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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Yim, Pulmonologist in Vallejo, CA?
Dr. Michael Yim, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Vallejo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Yim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yim’s office at (707) 651-1000.
What languages does Dr. Yim speak?
Dr. Yim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yim treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Yim 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. Yim. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yim perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Yim may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yim's office.
Does Dr. Yim accept my insurance?
Dr. Yim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 651-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yim accept in Vallejo, CA?
Dr. Yim in Vallejo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Partnership Health Plan
Preferred IPA
San Francisco Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yim's office located?
What is Dr. Yim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295834042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yim
What is Dr. Michael Yim's specialty?
Dr. Yim is a Pulmonologist near Vallejo, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Yim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Yim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente- Vallejo Medical Center. 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 Michael Yim accepting new patients in Vallejo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Yim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Yim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (707) 651-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Yim?
Please contact Dr. Yim's office at (707) 651-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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