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Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD

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(Natalie Tintin Cheng, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2010)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and more.

156 William Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

(646) 962-5168

Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD is a null in New York, NY specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, Neurology at Lower Manhattan and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.

Office Locations

Address:

156 William Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Some issues Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

"https://weillcornell.org/news/podcast-cryptogenic-stroke", Weill Cornell Medicine

hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	30

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	9
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	25
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	57
Dementia	40
Cancer	14

doctor visit	54
hospital care	500
inpatient care	500

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	116
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	60
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	57
Dementia	44
Cancer	16

doctor visit	59
hospital care	409
inpatient care	409

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	95
Hispanic	35
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	50
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	70
Dementia	49
Cancer	12

hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	64
Dementia	44
Cancer	0

hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	56
Dementia	36
Cancer	18

hospital care	291
inpatient care	291

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD treated as a null in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	21
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2010. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Neurology Vascular Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2010)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Neurology Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

Neurology at Lower Manhattan

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

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. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, CIGNA, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare, GHI, United Healthcare, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), EmblemHealth, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Aetna, United Healthcare Compass, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Mediblue (Senior), EPO, EPO/POS, WorldWide Medical, Liberty, HMO, Amida Care, Blue Access, Blue Connection, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, PPO, CBP, Community Plan, Freedom, Metro/Core/Charter and CHP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Natalie Tintin Cheng, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna - NYP

VNSNY CHOICE

CIGNA

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Oxford Health Plans

UnitedHealthcare

GHI

United Healthcare

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

AETNA

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Aetna

United Healthcare Compass

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Mediblue (Senior)

EPO

EPO/POS

WorldWide Medical

Liberty

HMO

Amida Care

Blue Access

Blue Connection

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

PPO

CBP

Community Plan

Freedom

Metro/Core/Charter

CHP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lundbeck LLC	$275 ONFI $170	NORTHERA $105
Grifols USA, LLC	$269 Gamunex-C $269
Genentech USA, Inc.	$268 Activase $268
Stryker Corporation	$250 Trevo $250
EISAI INC.	$215 Fycompa $215
Other	$1,754 Xeomin $188	ACTHAR $160	SOLIRIS $143	Reveal LINQ $139	APTIOM $139	Other $985

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,661
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$345
Gift	$24

Biography

Dr. Natalie Cheng specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She has indicated that her clinical interests include transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, and neurological disorders. Dr. Cheng is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. United Healthcare Compass, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Cheng honors. According to Weill Cornell Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact her office in. She is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Cheng trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital for her residency.