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Who is Dr. Yamamoto, Orthopedic Surgeon in Mountain View, CA?
Dr. Akira Yamamoto, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yamamoto is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamamoto’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamamoto’s office at (650) 934-7111.
What languages does Dr. Yamamoto speak?
Dr. Yamamoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does Dr. Yamamoto treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, 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:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Both Hips
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Bilateral Hip Arthritis
- Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
- Both Hips Arthritis
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Having an Artificial Knee Joint
- Artificial Hip Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Knee replacement
- Knee prosthesis
- Artificial knee
- Hip Prosthesis
- Hip Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96659: Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint
- Z96649: Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does Dr. Yamamoto perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Yamamoto performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
- Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Yamamoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 934-7111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yamamoto accept in Mountain View, CA?
Dr. Yamamoto in Mountain View, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Yamamoto's office located?
Dr. Akira Yamamoto's Primary Practice
701 E El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 934-7111
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 1457675209.
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. Akira Yamamoto's specialty?
Dr. Yamamoto is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Mountain View, CA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Yamamoto to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akira Yamamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yamamoto is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA 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 Akira Yamamoto accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akira Yamamoto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akira Yamamoto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (650) 934-7111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akira Yamamoto?
Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office at (650) 934-7111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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