Summary

Interventional cardiology is the focus of Dr. Richard Cheng's practice, where he treats coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and mitral valve regurgitation, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, cardiac catheterization, and coronary angiogram. He also practices cardiology and has 15 years of experience.

Dr. Cheng earned his MD from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed a residency in internal medicine at Cedars Sinai (2014), followed by fellowships in cardiovascular disease (2017), interventional cardiology (2018), and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology (2019), all at Cedars Sinai. He is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center and sees patients in Walnut Creek and San Francisco, California, as well as Los Angeles, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Cheng 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Cedars Sinai
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Richard Cheng has 5 locations

Advanced Heart Failure

1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Heart Valve Disease Clinic

535 Mission Bay Blvd SSan Francisco, CA 94143

Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center

400 Parnassus Ave # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

Cardiac Critical Care Unit

505 Parnassus Ave # 10San Francisco, CA 94143

Cardiovascular Center

100 Medical Plz Ste 630 WestLos Angeles, CA 90095

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15 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Walnut Creek , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: MD Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Cheng

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Richard Cheng has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard Cheng has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Trnsplnt Cardio
  • Cardiologist
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Richard Cheng holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Cedars Sinai in 2019, INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Cedars Sinai in 2018, and Cardiovascular Disease Cedars Sinai in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at Internal Medicine Cedars Sinai in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from MD Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth in 2011.

NPI Number

Richard Cheng's NPI number is 1437426699.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Richard Cheng accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Richard Cheng has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Richard Cheng's office located?
Richard Cheng's office is located at 1450 Treat Blvd Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597.
Does Richard Cheng accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Richard Cheng accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Cheng?
You can find contact information for Richard Cheng here on Vitals.
What languages does Richard Cheng speak?
Richard Cheng speaks English.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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