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Dr. Yuki Hammers, MD

Atlanta, GA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hammers, Clinical Pathologist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Yuki Hammers, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Hammers completed her residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Hammers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammers’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammers’s office at (404) 785-5252.

    Where did Dr. Hammers go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Med Coll Of Ga Hosp & Cli, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med

    What languages does Dr. Hammers speak?

    Dr. Hammers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hammers treat?

    As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Hammers 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. Hammers. 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Other Stomach Inflammation
    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation
    • Other gastritis types
    • Various stomach inflammations
    • Uncommon gastritis
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
    • K2960: Other gastritis without bleeding
    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Duodenum Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Duodenitis
    • Inflamed Duodenum
    • Small Intestine Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2980: Duodenitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Inflammation
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
    • Esophagitis
    • Inflamed Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
    • Atypical Lung Cells
    • Lung Cytology Abnormal
    • Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen Glands
    • Enlarged Glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R599: Enlarged lymph nodes, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Inflammation of the Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus
    • Esophageal Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth
    • Benign neoplasm
    • Non-malignant tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D369: Benign neoplasm, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Does Dr. Hammers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hammers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-5252 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hammers accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Hammers in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hammers' office located?

    Dr. Yuki Hammers' Primary Practice

    1001 Johnson Fy Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30342

    (404) 785-5252

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    Dr. Yuki Hammers' Practice 2

    1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

    Atlanta, GA 30342

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    Dr. Yuki Hammers' Practice 3

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

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    What is Dr. Hammers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hammers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265445787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammers?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hammers

    What is Dr. Yuki Hammers's specialty?

    Dr. Hammers is a Clinical Pathologist near Atlanta, GA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Hammers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yuki Hammers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hammers is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Yuki Hammers accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Yuki Hammers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuki Hammers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hammers's office at (404) 785-5252 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yuki Hammers?

    Please contact Dr. Hammers's office at (404) 785-5252 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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