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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yim, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wesley Yim, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Yim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yim’s office at (503) 873-1500.
What languages does Dr. Yim speak?
Dr. Yim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Yim typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Yim 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. Yim. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Yim typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Yim may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Yim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yim accept my insurance?
Dr. Yim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 873-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yim accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Yim in San Diego, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yim's office located?
What is Dr. Yim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457988537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yim
What is Dr. Wesley Yim's specialty?
Dr. Yim is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist do?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting.
Is this Dr. Wesley Yim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yim is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wesley Yim accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wesley Yim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wesley Yim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (503) 873-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wesley Yim?
Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (503) 873-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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