14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yam, Internist in Redmond, WA?
Dr. Garrett Yam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Redmond, WA. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Yam graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Illinois At Chicago Med Center. Dr. Yam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yam’s office at (425) 746-2400.
Where did Dr. Yam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Illinois At Chicago Med Center | University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Yam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Garrett Yam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Yam speak?
Dr. Yam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yam 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. Yam. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yam typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Yam 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. Yam. 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:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Does Dr. Yam accept my insurance?
Dr. Yam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 746-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yam accept in Redmond, WA?
Dr. Yam in Redmond, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
First Administrators
Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA)
Kaiser Permanente
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yam's office located?
What is Dr. Yam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811146970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yam
What is Dr. Garrett Yam's specialty?
Dr. Yam is a Internist near Redmond, WA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Garrett Yam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yam is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish First Hill 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Garrett Yam accepting new patients in Redmond, WA?
Yes, Dr. Garrett Yam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Garrett Yam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (425) 746-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Garrett Yam?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (425) 746-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Garrett Yam have?
Dr. Garrett Yam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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