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Dr. Elena Yamaguchi, MD

Delray Beach, FL

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yamaguchi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Delray Beach, FL?

    Dr. Elena Yamaguchi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Delray Beach, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Yamaguchi graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado and completed her residency at Clinical Center At The Nih. Dr. Yamaguchi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamaguchi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamaguchi’s office at (561) 495-9289.

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

    • Residency: Clinical Center At The Nih | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado

    What languages does Dr. Yamaguchi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yamaguchi treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yamaguchi 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. Yamaguchi. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Jaw
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Jaw Inflammation
    • Jaw Bone Infection
    • Jaw Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M272: Inflammatory conditions of jaws

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Clostridioides difficile infection
    • Clostridium difficile colitis
    • C. difficile-associated diarrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Shingles
    • Herpes Zoster
    • Zoster

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B029: Zoster without complications

    Which procedures does Dr. Yamaguchi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Yamaguchi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yamaguchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 495-9289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yamaguchi accept in Delray Beach, FL?

    Dr. Yamaguchi in Delray Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yamaguchi's office located?

    Dr. Elena Yamaguchi's Primary Practice

    13550 S Jog Rd Ste 202A

    Delray Beach, FL 33446

    (561) 495-9289

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    Dr. Elena Yamaguchi's Practice 2

    9600 Lawrence Rd

    Boynton Beach, FL 33436

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    Dr. Elena Yamaguchi's Practice 3

    800 Meadows Rd

    Boca Raton, FL 33486

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

    Dr. Yamaguchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609980531.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamaguchi?

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

    What is Dr. Elena Yamaguchi's specialty?

    Dr. Yamaguchi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Delray Beach, FL.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Yamaguchi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Yamaguchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yamaguchi is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Elena Yamaguchi accepting new patients in Delray Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Yamaguchi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Yamaguchi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yamaguchi's office at (561) 495-9289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Yamaguchi?

    Please contact Dr. Yamaguchi's office at (561) 495-9289 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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