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Dr. Dong Han Yao, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yao, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Dong Han Yao, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yao’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Yao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yao typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yao typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dong Han Yao may include:

    Please contact Dr. Yao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Yao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yao accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Yao's office located?

    Dr. Dong Han Yao's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Dong Han Yao's Practice 2

    2425 Samaritan Dr

    San Jose, CA 95124

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    What is Dr. Yao's NPI number?A 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 1639639784.

    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. Dong Han Yao's specialty?

    Dr. Yao is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Stanford, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Dong Han Yao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yao is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, San Mateo Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Ahmc Seton 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Dong Han Yao accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Dong Han Yao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dong Han Yao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dong Han Yao?

    Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yao's office located?

    Dr. Yao's offices are located in Stanford, CA and San Jose, CA.