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Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Second Military Medical University

Professional interests include: cancer

295 Essjay Road
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 630-1000

Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD is a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Second Military Medical University. Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD is affiliated with Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center, Catholic Health System, Sisters of Charity Hospital, Kaleida Health and Buffalo Medical Group.

Office Locations

Sisters of Charity Hospital

2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

(716) 862-1000

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Kaleida Health

295 Essjay Road
Williamsville, NY 14221

(716) 630-1000

(716) 817-1722

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3900 North Buffalo Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127

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Kaleida Health

3900 North Buffalo Road
Williamsville, NY 14127

(716) 656-4400

(716) 656-4985

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85 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 630-1000

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

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood differential tests

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

blood smear

cancer antigen tests

carcinoembryonic antigen test

folic acid tests

intravenous infusion therapy

lactate dehydrogenase test

metabolic panel

phlebotomy for lab tests

white blood cell differential

In 2023, Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD had a list price for blood differential tests, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, blood smear, cancer antigen tests, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, folic acid tests, intravenous infusion therapy, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, metabolic panel, phlebotomy for lab tests, reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count), serum folate test, venipuncture (phlebotomy), vitamin B12 test, and white blood cell (WBC) differential that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD had a list price for antigen tests, blood count tests, complete blood count (CBC), intravenous (IV) infusion, iron tests, and liver function tests (LFTs) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

port flush

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, lab tests, and port flush that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

blood draw	253
doctor visit	516
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
lab tests	1300

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

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

aspiration	11
blood draw	324
bone marrow tests	23
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	550
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
lab tests	1370
minimally invasive procedures	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	43
Less than 65	48

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	173
blood draw	410
bone marrow tests	24
chemotherapy	173
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	715
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	1770
minimally invasive procedures	350

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	46
Less than 65	57

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	71
blood draw	422
chemotherapy	71
doctor visit	672
lab tests	1615
minimally invasive procedures	190

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	70
Less than 65	80

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	186
blood draw	555
chemotherapy	186
doctor visit	882
lab tests	1999
minimally invasive procedures	369
port flush	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	72
Less than 65	72

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	223
blood draw	582
chemotherapy	223
doctor visit	787
lab tests	1991
minimally invasive procedures	440
port flush	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	66
Less than 65	65

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	206
blood draw	591
chemotherapy	206
doctor visit	782
lab tests	2123
minimally invasive procedures	359
port flush	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	73
Less than 65	65

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	171
blood draw	576
chemotherapy	171
doctor visit	835
lab tests	2297
minimally invasive procedures	330
port flush	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	74
Less than 65	60

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	169
blood draw	452
chemotherapy	169
doctor visit	863
lab tests	2276
minimally invasive procedures	344

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	61
Less than 65	69

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	207
blood draw	442
chemotherapy	207
doctor visit	841
lab tests	2279
minimally invasive procedures	391
port flush	28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	59
Less than 65	73

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	313
blood draw	420
chemotherapy	313
doctor visit	913
hormone therapy	135
lab tests	2417
minimally invasive procedures	501
port flush	36
thyroid function tests	73

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	59
Less than 65	61

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Buffalo, NY were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	11
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	191
blood draw	457
bone marrow tests	23
chemotherapy	191
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	759
hormone therapy	135
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lab tests	1948
minimally invasive procedures	336
thyroid function tests	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	353
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	56
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Education & Training

Dr. Yijun Cheng, MD graduated from Second Military Medical University. He completed residency at International. He is certified by the Medical Oncology Hematology and Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Second Military Medical University

Residency: International

Board Certification: Medical Oncology Hematology and Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital

Buffalo General Medical Center

Catholic Health System

Sisters of Charity Hospital

Kaleida Health

Buffalo Medical Group

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$2,935 Revlimid $2,935
Covidien LP	$381 LigaSure $141	Vessel Sealing $120	$120
Grifols USA, LLC	$51 Alphanate $51
Genentech USA, Inc.	$26 Perjeta $26
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.	$21 KRAZATI $21
Other	$25 Beleodaq $14	DARZALEX $11

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,287
Food and Beverage	$565
Education	$86

Biography

Dr. Yijun Cheng specializes in adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. His areas of expertise include cancer. He is affiliated with Buffalo Medical Group, Sisters of Charity Hospital, and Buffalo General Medical Center. Dr. Cheng attended Second Military Medical University and then went on to complete his residency at International.