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Dr. Richard Yamamoto, MD

Torrance, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yamamoto, Dermatologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Richard Yamamoto, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Yamamoto graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Dermatology. Dr. Yamamoto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamamoto’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamamoto’s office at (310) 214-0811.

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

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Dermatology | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    What languages does Dr. Yamamoto speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yamamoto treat?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto. 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:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Disorder
    • Thickened Skin Condition
    • Skin Condition
    • Skin Problem
    • Dermatological Condition
    • Skin Ailment
    • Skin hypertrophy
    • Hypertrophic skin disorder
    • Skin thickening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L989: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
    • L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acne
    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Pimples
    • Zits
    • Breakouts
    • Common acne

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L709: Acne, unspecified
    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • SK
    • Senile Wart
    • Barnacle of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L821: Other seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Psoriasis
    • Plaque Psoriasis
    • Scaly Skin Condition
    • Chronic Skin Disease
    • Autoimmune Skin Disorder
    • Common psoriasis
    • Chronic plaque psoriasis
    • Psoriasis of the skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
    • L400: Psoriasis vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Moles
    • Birthmarks
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Nevi
    • Beauty marks
    • Skin spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Facial Skin Tumor
    • Benign Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Non-cancerous growth on face
    • Facial skin lesion
    • Benign facial mass
    • Facial skin lump
    • Non-cancerous skin growths
    • Skin lesions
    • Benign skin masses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D2330: Other benign neoplasm of skin of unspecified part of face
    • D239: Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rosacea
    • Facial redness
    • Adult acne
    • Rosy cheeks condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L719: Rosacea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Flaky skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation dermatitis
    • Skin damage from radiation
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

    Also known as:

    • Suture Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitch removal
    • Taking out stitches
    • Post-surgery suture care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures

    Does Dr. Yamamoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yamamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 214-0811 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yamamoto accept in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Yamamoto in Torrance, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Yamamoto's office located?

    Dr. Richard Yamamoto's Primary Practice

    3565 Del Amo Blvd

    Torrance, CA 90503

    (310) 214-0811

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    Dr. Richard Yamamoto's Practice 2

    3330 Lomita Blvd Ste 200

    Torrance, CA 90505

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

    Dr. Yamamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003859802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamamoto?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Yamamoto's specialty?

    Dr. Yamamoto is a Dermatologist near Torrance, CA. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Yamamoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Yamamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Yamamoto is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

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    Is Richard Yamamoto accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Yamamoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Yamamoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (310) 214-0811 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Yamamoto?

    Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (310) 214-0811 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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