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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yip, Family Medicine Specialist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Stephen Yip, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yip is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yip’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yip’s office at (619) 528-5000.
What languages does Dr. Yip speak?
Dr. Yip and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yip typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yip 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. Yip. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
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:
- Neck Joint Dysfunction
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical spine dysfunction
- Neck segmental dysfunction
- Neck somatic dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9901: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of cervical region
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yip typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Yip may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Yip's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yip accept my insurance?
Dr. Yip accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 528-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yip accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Yip in El Cajon, 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
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yip's office located?
What is Dr. Yip's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yip's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841580263.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yip?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yip
What is Dr. Stephen Yip's specialty?
Dr. Yip is a Family Medicine Specialist near El Cajon, CA.
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. Stephen Yip affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yip is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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
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Is Stephen Yip accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Yip is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Yip offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yip's office at (619) 528-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Yip?
Please contact Dr. Yip's office at (619) 528-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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