Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yuasa, Addiction Medicine Specialist in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Shorta Yuasa, MD is an Addiction Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lowell, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yuasa completed his residency at Allegheny Univ Hosps, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Yuasa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yuasa’s office at (978) 937-6161.
Where did Dr. Yuasa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allegheny Univ Hosps, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
Is Dr. Yuasa board certified as an Addiction Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shorta Yuasa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yuasa speak?
Dr. Yuasa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yuasa typically treat?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yuasa 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. Yuasa. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse
- Opioid Intoxication
- Opioid Intoxication with Perceptual Disturbances
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Opioid misuse
- Drug abuse (opioids)
- Problem opioid use
- Opioid overdose
- Opioid poisoning
- Acute opioid effects
- Opioid Overdose with Hallucinations
- Opioid-Induced Psychosis
- Perceptual Issues from Opioids
- Opioid Intoxication with Delusions
- Opioid detox
- Opioid withdrawal syndrome
- Coming off opioids
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
- F11120: Opioid abuse with intoxication, uncomplicated
- F11222: Opioid dependence with intoxication with perceptual disturbance
- F1123: Opioid dependence with withdrawal
What procedures does an Addiction Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yuasa typically perform?
As an Addiction Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shorta Yuasa may include:
Please contact Dr. Yuasa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yuasa accept my insurance?
Dr. Yuasa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 937-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yuasa accept in Lowell, MA?
Dr. Yuasa in Lowell, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BMC Health System
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Where is Dr. Yuasa's office located?
What is Dr. Yuasa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yuasa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629024328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yuasa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yuasa
What is Dr. Shorta Yuasa's specialty?
Dr. Yuasa is a Addiction Medicine Specialist near Lowell, MA.
What does an Addiction Medicine Specialist do?
An addiction medicine specialist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictive behaviors. They are trained to address the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction to provide comprehensive care to patients struggling with various types of addictions.
Is this Dr. Shorta Yuasa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yuasa is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Tufts 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 Addiction Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shorta Yuasa accepting new patients in Lowell, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shorta Yuasa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shorta Yuasa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yuasa's office at (978) 937-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shorta Yuasa?
Please contact Dr. Yuasa's office at (978) 937-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shorta Yuasa have?
Dr. Shorta Yuasa is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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