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Who is Dr. Yao, Infectious Disease Specialist in Johnson City, TN?
Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Johnson City, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yao’s office at (423) 930-8337.
Is Dr. Yao board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yao speak?
Dr. Yao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yao treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yao 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. Yao. 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hepatitis C
- Hep C
- HCV infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
Which procedures does Dr. Yao perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yao's office.
Does Dr. Yao accept my insurance?
Dr. Yao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 930-8337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yao accept in Johnson City, TN?
Dr. Yao in Johnson City, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
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Where is Dr. Yao's office located?
Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao's Primary Practice
325 N State of Franklin Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 930-8337
What is Dr. Yao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285813741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yao
What is Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao's specialty?
Dr. Yao is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Johnson City, TN.
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. Yao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yao is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Zhi Qiang Yao accepting new patients in Johnson City, TN?
Yes, Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (423) 930-8337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zhi Qiang Yao?
Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (423) 930-8337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao have?
Dr. Zhi Qiang Yao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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