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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yax, Family Medicine Specialist in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Thomas Yax, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Traverse City, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yax is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yax’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yax’s office at (231) 935-8750.
What languages does Dr. Yax speak?
Dr. Yax and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yax typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yax 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. Yax. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yax typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Yax may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Yax's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yax accept my insurance?
Dr. Yax accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 935-8750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yax accept in Traverse City, MI?
Dr. Yax in Traverse City, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yax's office located?
Dr. Thomas Yax's Primary Practice
9731 E Cherry Bend Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 935-8750
What is Dr. Yax's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104078419.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yax?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yax
What is Dr. Thomas Yax's specialty?
Dr. Yax is a Family Medicine Specialist near Traverse City, MI.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Thomas Yax affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yax is affiliated with Munson Medical Center, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Thomas Yax accepting new patients in Traverse City, MI?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Yax is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Yax offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yax's office at (231) 935-8750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Yax?
Please contact Dr. Yax's office at (231) 935-8750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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