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Dr. Richard Yan, MD

Pediatrician

Schenectady, NY

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yan, Pediatrician in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Richard Yan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Yan completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pulmonary Diseases; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yan’s office at (518) 372-5637.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Pulmonary Diseases; Lutheran Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Nanjing Railway Med Coll- Nanjing- Jiangsu- China

    Is Dr. Yan board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Yan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yan speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yan typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yan 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. Yan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yan typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Yan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Yan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Yan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 372-5637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yan accept in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Yan in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gulf Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yan's office located?

    Dr. Richard Yan's Primary Practice

    700 McClellan St

    Schenectady, NY 12304

    (518) 372-5637

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    What hospitals are Dr. Yan affiliated with?

    Dr. Yan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mount Sinai Brooklyn,Brooklyn, NY

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

    Dr. Yan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306959812.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yan?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Yan's specialty?

    Dr. Yan is a Pediatrician near Schenectady, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Richard Yan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Yan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Yan accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Yan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Yan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yan's office at (518) 372-5637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Yan?

    Please contact Dr. Yan's office at (518) 372-5637 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yan's office located?

    Dr. Yan's office is located in Schenectady, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Yan have?

    Dr. Richard Yan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.