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Dr. Daniel Yao, MD

Dr. Daniel Yao, MD

Palo Alto, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yao, Urologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Daniel Yao, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Urology. Dr. Yao graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Med Center. Dr. Yao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yao’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yao’s office at (650) 321-4121.

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

    • Fellowship: Cornell Univ. Medical College

    • Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Med Center | Cornell Univ. Medical College | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    Is Dr. Yao board certified in Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Yao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Yao speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yao treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Yao 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. Yao. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • History of prostate cancer
    • History of kidney cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Wilms tumor
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy
    • Past kidney cancer
    • Renal cancer survivor
    • Previous kidney malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate
    • Z85528: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor of Unspecified Behavior
    • Bladder Stones
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Neoplasm
    • Bladder Growth
    • Unspecified Bladder Mass
    • Vesical Calculi
    • Bladder Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D494: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bladder
    • N210: Calculus in bladder

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition
    • R351: Nocturia

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Past bladder cancer
    • Previous urinary bladder malignancy
    • History of bladder tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3941: Urge incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Does Dr. Yao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 321-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yao accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Yao in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yao's office located?

    Dr. Daniel Yao's Primary Practice

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

    (650) 321-4121

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

    Dr. Yao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619048972.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yao?

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

    What is Dr. Daniel Yao's specialty?

    Dr. Yao is a Urologist near Palo Alto, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Yao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Daniel Yao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yao is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula 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

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    Is Daniel Yao accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Daniel Yao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Daniel Yao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (650) 321-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Daniel Yao?

    Please contact Dr. Yao's office at (650) 321-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Yao have?

    Dr. Daniel Yao is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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