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Dr. Michael Yang, MD

Dr. Michael Yang, MD

West Hollywood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yang, Hospitalist in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Michael Yang, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. Dr. Yang completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (310) 423-5581.

    Where did Dr. Yang go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: UCLA/Cedars-Sinai

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

    What languages does Dr. Yang speak?

    Dr. Yang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yang treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Yang 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. Yang. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Cancer-Related Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • Malignant ascites
    • Cancerous abdominal fluid
    • Peritoneal carcinomatosis with ascites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • R180: Malignant ascites

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    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:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Yang perform?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Yang 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. Yang. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line with Port Placement
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter with Port
    • PICC Port Insertion
    • Central Line with Subcutaneous Port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36571: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Additional Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy
    • Multiple Punch Biopsies
    • Second Skin Biopsy
    • Additional Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
    • 11105: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); each separate/additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-5581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Yang in West Hollywood, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Michael Yang's Primary Practice

    8700 Beverly Blvd # B-113

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 423-5581

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    What is Dr. Yang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750624524.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yang?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yang

    What is Dr. Michael Yang's specialty?

    Dr. Yang is a Hospitalist near West Hollywood, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Boston Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Michael Yang accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Yang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Yang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 423-5581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Yang?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 423-5581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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