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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yamada, Plastic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Akira Yamada is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yamada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamada’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamada’s office at (312) 227-4000.
What languages does Dr. Yamada speak?
Dr. Yamada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Yamada typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Yamada 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. Yamada. 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:
- Small or Undeveloped Ear
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Microtia Ear Deformity
- Congenital Small Ear
- Ear Malformation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q172: Microtia
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Ear Birth Defect
- Birth Defects
- Ear Disorder
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Congenital Ear Anomaly
- Ear Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q179: Congenital malformation of ear, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cleft Hard and Soft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Unilateral Cleft Lip with Complete Palate Cleft
- One-sided Cleft Lip with Hard and Soft Palate
- Complete Palate Cleft with Single Lip Cleft
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q375: Cleft hard and soft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Yamada typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Yamada 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. Yamada. 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:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Also known as:
- Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial mole removal
- Eyelid lesion excision
- Lip lesion removal
- Benign growth removal from face
CPT Codes:
- 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Yamada accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yamada accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Yamada in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yamada's office located?
What is Dr. Yamada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yamada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053723767.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yamada
What is Dr. Akira Yamada's specialty?
Dr. Yamada is a Plastic Surgeon near Chicago, IL.
What does a Plastic Surgeon do?
A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.
Is this Dr. Akira Yamada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yamada is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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
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Is Akira Yamada accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Akira Yamada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akira Yamada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yamada's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akira Yamada?
Please contact Dr. Yamada's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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