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, Gitelman Syndrome, and Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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 J. Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chih-jen J. Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chih-jen J. 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 J. 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 J. Cheng is classified as an Distinguished 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 J. Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Chih-jen J. Cheng is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Bartter Syndrome, High Potassium Level, and Gitelman Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Chih-jen J. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chih-jen J. Cheng has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bartter Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Chih-jen J. 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 J. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Chih-jen J. 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
- Distinguished
- Bartter SyndromeDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Bartter Syndrome.
- Advanced
- 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.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2Dr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- 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.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Renal Hypomagnesemia Type 2.
- Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Renal Tubular Acidosis.