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Dr. Qingwei Yan, MD

Dr. Qingwei Yan, MD

Urologist

Oakland, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yan, Urologist in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Qingwei Yan, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Yan graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Yan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yan’s office at (510) 238-1238.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yan?

    Dr. Qingwei Yan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Erectile Dysfunction, Incontinence-Urinary, Kidney Stones, Reconstructive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Urologic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Oakland, CA community, Dr. Yan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Urology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Yan board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Qingwei Yan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Yan speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Yan typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yan 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. Yan. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Urine and Urination
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R351: Nocturia

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Hidden blood in urine without symptoms
    • Microscopic hematuria without symptoms
    • No symptoms blood in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3121: Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria

    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:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate
    • Bladder retention
    • Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Yan typically perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yan 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. Yan. 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • PTNS
    • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
    • Tibial Neuromodulation
    • Urinary Incontinence Nerve Stimulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64566: Posterior tibial neurostimulation, percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, includes programming

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Does Dr. Yan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 238-1238 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yan accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Yan in Oakland, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yan's office located?

    Dr. Qingwei Yan's Primary Practice

    3100 Telegraph Ave Ste 3000

    Oakland, CA 94609

    (510) 238-1238

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

    Dr. Yan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003995648.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yan?

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

    What is Dr. Qingwei Yan's specialty?

    Dr. Yan is an Urologist near Oakland, CA.

    What does an Urologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Qingwei Yan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yan is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Qingwei Yan accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Qingwei Yan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Qingwei Yan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yan's office at (510) 238-1238 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Qingwei Yan?

    Please contact Dr. Yan's office at (510) 238-1238 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yan's office located?

    Dr. Yan's office is located in Oakland, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Qingwei Yan have?

    Dr. Qingwei Yan is certified by the American Board of Urology.