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Dr. Akira Yamamoto, MD

Mountain View, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. He is board certified. Dr. Yamamoto is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamamoto’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, 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 a 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 Both Hips
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • 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
    • Bilateral Hip Arthritis
    • Primary Degenerative Hip Disease
    • Both Hips Arthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M160: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • 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
    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Knee replacement
    • Knee prosthesis
    • Artificial knee
    • Hip Prosthesis
    • Hip Arthroplasty
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left hip replacement
    • Left hip prosthesis
    • Artificial left hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96659: Presence of unspecified artificial knee joint
    • Z96649: Presence of unspecified artificial hip joint
    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
    • Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Broken Shin Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Tibial Plateau Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Proximal Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Which procedures does Dr. Yamamoto perform as a Orthopedic Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. Akira Yamamoto may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office.

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • 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

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    Dr. Akira Yamamoto's Practice 2

    2751 Research Park Dr

    Soquel, CA 95073

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    Dr. Akira Yamamoto's Practice 3

    550 S Green Valley Rd

    Watsonville, CA 95076

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    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 El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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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