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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yang, Rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Howard Yang, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Cigna, 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) 582-6350.
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 Rheumatologist, 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty Arthritis
- Uric Acid Arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M109: Gout, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Right Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
Also known as:
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Gut-Related Arthritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Arthritis
- IBD Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0760: Enteropathic arthropathies, unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Yang may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yang's office.
Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?
Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 582-6350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Yang in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?
Dr. Howard Yang's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 582-6350
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 1730522640.
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. Howard Yang's specialty?
Dr. Yang is a Rheumatologist near Santa Monica, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rheumatologist?
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Is Howard Yang accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Yang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Yang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 582-6350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Yang?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (310) 582-6350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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