Overview
Chih-jen Cheng is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bartter Syndrome, High Potassium Level, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chih-jen Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chih-jen Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chih-jen Cheng by calling their office at 319-356-8133. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chih-jen Cheng a top-rated expert for Bartter Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chih-jen Cheng is classified as an Advanced expert for Bartter Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Chih-jen Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Chih-jen Cheng is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Bartter Syndrome, High Potassium Level, and Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Chih-jen Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chih-jen Cheng has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bartter Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Chih-jen Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chih-jen Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Chih-jen Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Change Healthcare and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-8133 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bartter SyndromeDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Bartter Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis
- Proximal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1Dr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1.
- Experienced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Distal Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- HyperaldosteronismDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hyperaldosteronism.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.