Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yang, Infectious Disease Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Otto Yang, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (310) 794-9491.
Where did Dr. Yang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medicine/Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital
Is Dr. Yang board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Otto Yang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
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 Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Recurrent C. diff Infection
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Recurrent Clostridioides difficile
- Repeat C. diff
- C. difficile colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0471: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, recurrent
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Otto Yang may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (310) 794-9491 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Yang in Santa Monica, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?
Dr. Otto Yang's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 794-9491
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 1780604298.
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. Otto Yang's specialty?
Dr. Yang is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Otto Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Otto Yang accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Otto Yang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Otto Yang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 794-9491 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Otto Yang?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 794-9491 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Otto Yang have?
Dr. Otto Yang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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