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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu-Wong, Internist in Watertown, MA?
Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Watertown, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Yu-Wong is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu-Wong’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu-Wong’s office at (617) 924-6484.
Where did Dr. Yu-Wong go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad De Panama
What languages does Dr. Yu-Wong speak?
Dr. Yu-Wong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yu-Wong treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yu-Wong diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Yu-Wong. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Yu-Wong perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yu-Wong's office.
Does Dr. Yu-Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu-Wong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 924-6484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu-Wong accept in Watertown, MA?
Dr. Yu-Wong in Watertown, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aspire
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yu-Wong's office located?
What is Dr. Yu-Wong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yu-Wong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952396624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu-Wong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu-Wong
What is Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong's specialty?
Dr. Yu-Wong is a Internist near Watertown, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Yu-Wong to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu-Wong is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Alberto Yu-Wong accepting new patients in Watertown, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alberto Yu-Wong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu-Wong's office at (617) 924-6484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alberto Yu-Wong?
Please contact Dr. Yu-Wong's office at (617) 924-6484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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