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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yamasaki, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ai Yamasaki, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yamasaki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamasaki’s office at (617) 355-6000.
What languages does Dr. Yamasaki speak?
Dr. Yamasaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yamasaki treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yamasaki 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. Yamasaki. 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:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Which procedures does Dr. Yamasaki perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ai Yamasaki may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yamasaki's office.
Does Dr. Yamasaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamasaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yamasaki accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Yamasaki in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Georgia-Pacific
Health Plans
MedImpact
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Yamasaki's office located?
What is Dr. Yamasaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yamasaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376105122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamasaki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yamasaki
What is Dr. Ai Yamasaki's specialty?
Dr. Yamasaki is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Yamasaki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ai Yamasaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yamasaki is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ai Yamasaki accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ai Yamasaki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ai Yamasaki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yamasaki's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ai Yamasaki?
Please contact Dr. Yamasaki's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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