Physician Profile
Karen D. Cheng, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cheng
Based in Laguna Hills, CA, Karen D. Cheng, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. Karen graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 2003. Karen is also listed as specializing in sleep medicine (neurology). Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 606 services to 382 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (949) 951-1969
- Email not available
Practice Locations
24422 AVENIDA DE LA CARLOTA STE 370
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
24411 Health Center Dr Suite 530
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
606 services · 382 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator | Treatment | 94660 |
161 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
209 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
192 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
44 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Laguna Hills 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Karen D. Cheng's specialty?
Karen D. Cheng is a neurologist in Laguna Hills, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen D. Cheng?
Karen D. Cheng is listed at 24422 Avenida de la Carlota Ste 370, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen D. Cheng?
The number on file is (949) 951-1969. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen D. Cheng?
Karen D. Cheng's National Provider Identifier is 1518163161. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Karen D. Cheng's education?
Karen D. Cheng attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen D. Cheng have?
Karen D. Cheng has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen D. Cheng known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen D. Cheng provides treatments such as therapy procedure using a positive pressure ventilator, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen D. Cheng's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen D. Cheng. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.