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Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stent placement (stenting), peripheral angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, and more.

24022 Calle De La Plata Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

(714) 445-0220

Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD is an interventional cardiologist in Laguna Hills, CA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD is affiliated with MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, Hoag, AHMC Healthcare, Edinger Medical Group GNP MemorialCare and PACIFIC CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

24022 Calle De La Plata Laguna Hills
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Address:

3070 Bristol Street Suite 190
Costa Mesa, CA

Some issues Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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hospital care	211
inpatient care	211

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	46
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	50
Dementia	36
Cancer	18

hospital care	286
inpatient care	286

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	36
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	58
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	56
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	3
hospital care	349
inpatient care	349
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	69
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

cardiac procedures	63
doctor visit	90
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	92
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	93
doctor visit	142
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
stress testing	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	75
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	54
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	89
doctor visit	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	79
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Laguna Hills, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

angioplasty	20
cardiac procedures	128
catheterization	30
doctor visit	223
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165
minimally invasive procedures	45
stent placement (stenting)	10
stress testing	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	98
vascular procedures	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Female	61
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	90
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	41
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MemorialCare

MemorialCare Medical Group

Orange Coast Medical Center

Saddleback Medical Center

Greater Newport Physicians

Hoag

AHMC Healthcare

Edinger Medical Group GNP MemorialCare

PACIFIC CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP, INC

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. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, AARP, CIGNA Commercial HMO, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Humana, BlueShield Commercial HMO (MCSHP), Health Net Commercial HMO, Boeing MemorialCare Health Alliance ACO, Centivo ACO, BlueShield Commercial HMO, BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO, BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP) and Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Cheng-Han Chen, MD, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

AARP

CIGNA Commercial HMO

Anthem

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Humana

BlueShield Commercial HMO (MCSHP)

Health Net Commercial HMO

Boeing MemorialCare Health Alliance ACO

Centivo ACO

BlueShield Commercial HMO

BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO

BlueShield Commercial HMO (GNP)

Health Net Commercial HMO (GNP)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$5,199 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $898	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $600	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $523	PASCAL $45	$3,134
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,649 CoreValve Evolut $2,164	Resolute $284	STENTS $186	Reveal LINQ $15
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,468 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $2,160	CoreValve Evolut $161	LINQ II $21	$127
Abbott Laboratories	$1,734 Mitra Clip system $475	MitraClip $448	Vascular Closure Devices $300	Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System $189	Vascular $131	Other $192
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,647 CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $1,647
Other	$3,261 WATCHMAN $758	Carto 3 System $749	BRILINTA $296	Atherectomy Device $262	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $249	Other $948

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,095
Consulting Fee	$4,412
Travel and Lodging	$4,030
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$300
Education	$123

Biography

Dr. Cheng-Han Chen practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He speaks Mandarin. He has indicated that his clinical interests include stent placement (stenting), heart problems, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Dr. Chen is affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, AHMC Healthcare, and Greater Newport Physicians. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Chen attended medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He can take AARP, Anthem, Blue California, and more.