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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yang, Pediatric Neurologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Jennifer Yang, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (858) 576-1700.
What languages does Dr. Yang speak?
Dr. Yang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Yang treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Yang 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. Yang. 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:
- Focal Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Absence Epilepsy
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Petit mal seizures
- Absence seizures
- Absence seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation
- Encephalitis
- Encephalomyelitis
- Brain Swelling
- Spinal Cord Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G0481: Other encephalitis and encephalomyelitis
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Mitochondrial Metabolism Disorder
- MELAS Syndrome
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Metabolic Disorder
- Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes
- Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease
- Energy Production Disorder
- Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy
- Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-like Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8840: Mitochondrial metabolism disorder, unspecified
- E8841: MELAS syndrome
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- MOG Antibody Disease
- MOGAD
- MOG-Associated Disease
- Myelin Antibody Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3781: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease
Also known as:
- Irregular Eye Movements
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Abnormal eye movements
- Eye movement problems
- Ocular dyskinesia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5589: Other irregular eye movements
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Mitochondrial Myopathy
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Mitochondrial muscle disease
- Energy production muscle disorder
- Mitochondrial disease affecting muscles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G713: Mitochondrial myopathy, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome
- AGS
- Aicardi-Goutières Disease
- Cerebral Calcification with Retinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7981: Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Pediatric Neurologist?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Yang may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yang's office.
Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?
Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 576-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Yang 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Yang's Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 576-1700
What is Dr. Yang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528420619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yang
What is Dr. Jennifer Yang's specialty?
Dr. Yang is a Pediatric Neurologist near San Diego, CA. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Pediatric Neurologist?
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Is Jennifer Yang accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Yang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Yang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (858) 576-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Yang?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (858) 576-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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