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Dr. Holly Yang, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

La Jolla, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yang, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Holly Yang, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Yang completed her residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Yang board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Holly Yang, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yang typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yang typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Holly Yang may include:

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Yang in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Holly Yang's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Holly Yang's Practice 2

    10010 Campus Point Dr

    San Diego, CA 92121

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    Dr. Holly Yang's Practice 3

    9888 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    What is Dr. Yang's NPI number?A 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 1578642658.

    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. Holly Yang's specialty?

    Dr. Yang is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near La Jolla, CA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Holly Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Chula Vista 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Holly Yang accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Holly Yang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Holly Yang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Holly Yang?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Yang's offices are located in La Jolla, CA and San Diego, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Holly Yang have?

    Dr. Holly Yang is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.