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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Yein, Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Thu Yein, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Yein is fluent in English and Burmese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yein’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yein’s office at (800) 353-5400.
Where did Dr. Yein go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Inst of Med I
What languages does Dr. Yein speak?
Dr. Yein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Yein typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Yein 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. Yein. 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 here.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Lung Valley Fever
- Valley Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Yein typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thu Yein may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Yein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yein accept my insurance?
Dr. Yein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 353-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yein accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Yein in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yein's office located?
What is Dr. Yein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235206004.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yein
What is Dr. Thu Yein's specialty?
Dr. Yein is a Pulmonologist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Thu Yein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Thu Yein accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thu Yein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thu Yein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yein's office at (800) 353-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thu Yein?
Please contact Dr. Yein's office at (800) 353-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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