WY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yuen, Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Walter Yuen, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yuen graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Dr. Yuen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yuen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yuen’s office at (916) 423-3000.
Where did Dr. Yuen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
What languages does Dr. Yuen speak?
Dr. Yuen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Yuen typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Yuen 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. Yuen. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Yuen typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Yuen may include:
Please contact Dr. Yuen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yuen accept my insurance?
Dr. Yuen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 423-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yuen accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Yuen in Sacramento, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yuen's office located?
Dr. Walter Yuen's Primary Practice
8120 Timberlake Way Ste 107
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 423-3000
What is Dr. Yuen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yuen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881918647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yuen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yuen
What is Dr. Walter Yuen's specialty?
Dr. Yuen is a Hospitalist near Sacramento, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Walter Yuen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yuen is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Walter Yuen accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Yuen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Yuen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yuen's office at (916) 423-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Yuen?
Please contact Dr. Yuen's office at (916) 423-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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