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Dr. Michael Yen, MD, PHD

Santa Cruz, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yen, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Michael Yen, MD, PHD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yen graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yen’s office at (831) 475-2220.

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

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Medical Oncology; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Yen board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Yen, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yen treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Yen 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. Yen. 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:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Head Cancer
    • Neck Cancer
    • Facial Cancer
    • Malignant Head and Neck Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Polycythemia
    • Blood Disorder
    • High red blood cell count (secondary)
    • Excess red blood cells (secondary)
    • Acquired polycythemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D751: Secondary polycythemia

    Also known as:

    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CML
    • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
    • Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Yen perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Yen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yen's office.

    Does Dr. Yen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 475-2220 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yen accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Yen in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yen's office located?

    Dr. Michael Yen's Primary Practice

    1669 Dominican Way

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 475-2220

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

    Dr. Yen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437269313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yen?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Yen's specialty?

    Dr. Yen is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Yen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Yen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Explore Hematology / Oncology 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 Michael Yen accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Yen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Yen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yen's office at (831) 475-2220 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Yen?

    Please contact Dr. Yen's office at (831) 475-2220 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Yen have?

    Dr. Michael Yen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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