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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yager, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Alan Yager, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Yager graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at LSU HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Yager is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yager’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yager’s office at (504) 888-8310.
Where did Dr. Yager go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: LSU SCH OF MED IN NEW ORLEANS | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Yager speak?
Dr. Yager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yager typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yager 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. Yager. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yager typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alan Yager may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Yager's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yager accept my insurance?
Dr. Yager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 888-8310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yager accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Yager in Metairie, LA 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 Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
USAA
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Where is Dr. Yager's office located?
Dr. Alan Yager's Primary Practice
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 410
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 888-8310
What is Dr. Yager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306941216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yager
What is Dr. Alan Yager's specialty?
Dr. Yager is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Metairie, LA.
Is this Dr. Alan Yager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yager is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alan Yager accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Alan Yager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alan Yager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yager's office at (504) 888-8310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alan Yager?
Please contact Dr. Yager's office at (504) 888-8310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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