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Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Jinan University

Professional interests include: stroke, headache, head injury, and more.

8851 Center Drive Suite 603
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 667-4545

Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD is a neurologist in La Mesa, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Jinan University. Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, ER-KAI GAO MD INC and EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION.

Office Locations

Sharp Coronado Hospital

8851 Center Drive Suite 603
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 667-4545

(619) 667-4550

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Some issues Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

electroencephalography

In 2013, Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD performed more electroencephalography (EEG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	618
electroencephalography (EEG)	193
hospital care	1159
inpatient care	1159
ultrasound (sonogram)	109
vascular procedures	109

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	34
Hispanic	51
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	103
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	610
electroencephalography (EEG)	184
hospital care	1592
inpatient care	1592
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
vascular procedures	66

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	41
Hispanic	51
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	115
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	707
electroencephalography (EEG)	220
hospital care	1710
inpatient care	1710
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
vascular procedures	49

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	66
Hispanic	112
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	204
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	36
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	645
electroencephalography (EEG)	229
hospital care	1873
inpatient care	1873
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vascular procedures	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	40
Hispanic	52
Asian	39
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	119
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	40
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	641
electroencephalography (EEG)	225
hospital care	2068
inpatient care	2068
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vascular procedures	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	34
Hispanic	59
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	118
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	47
Dementia	43
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	697
electroencephalography (EEG)	232
hospital care	2114
inpatient care	2114
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	39
Hispanic	59
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	126
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	41
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	708
electroencephalography (EEG)	224
hospital care	2194
inpatient care	2194
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	45
Hispanic	71
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	115
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	677
electroencephalography (EEG)	175
hospital care	1512
inpatient care	1512

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	27
Hispanic	61
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	82
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	648
electroencephalography (EEG)	149
hospital care	1374
inpatient care	1374

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	29
Hispanic	67
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	102
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	41
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
electroencephalography (EEG)	164
hospital care	1499
inpatient care	1499

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	35
Hispanic	62
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	112
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	471
electroencephalography (EEG)	132
hospital care	936
inpatient care	936

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	22
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	95
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated as a neurologist in La Mesa, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	626
electroencephalography (EEG)	193
hospital care	1639
inpatient care	1639
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
vascular procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Female	331
Male	259

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	37
Asian / Pacific Islander	29
Non-Hispanic White	429
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	63
Other	4

**Age**
85 and over	117
75 to 84	190
Less than 65	94
65 to 74	188

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD graduated from Jinan University. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Jinan University

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

Sharp Coronado Hospital

ER-KAI GAO MD INC

EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Sharp Health Plan, Health Net, Medicare and Humana.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Molina Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Sharp Health Plan

Health Net

Medicare

Humana

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.17 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yu Dennis Cheng, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$2,555 Briviact $1,396	Vimpat $529	Neupro $204	Fintepla $126	$300
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,848 APTIOM $1,628	KYNMOBI $221
AbbVie Inc.	$1,712 UBRELVY $1,028	QULIPTA $401	Duopa $275	VRAYLAR $8
Biogen, Inc.	$1,593 Vumerity $801	TECFIDERA $267	PLEGRIDY $198	AVONEX $112	ZINBRYTA $61	Other $153
EISAI INC.	$1,585 Fycompa $1,223	Banzel $247	Leqembi $67	Dayvigo $28	$20
Other	$25,004 VNS Therapy $1,669	AUBAGIO $1,132	ACTIVA $1,059	Aimovig $783	ACTHAR $670	Other $19,692

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$31,728
Travel and Lodging	$1,785
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$447
Education	$272
Gift	$65

Biography

Dr. Yu Cheng is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Cheng include post-polio syndrome (PPS), trigger point injection, and tourette syndrome. Dr. Cheng appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. Dr. Cheng attended medical school at Jinan University. For his professional training, Dr. Cheng completed a residency program at the University of Missouri Health System. He is conversant in Taiwanese and Cantonese. His professional affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital, and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Cheng's practice in La Mesa, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare.