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Dr. Kevin Yang, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist
,Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist
Encinitas, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yang, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Kevin Yang, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yang is fluent in English, 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 (619) 686-3737.
What languages does Dr. Yang speak?
Dr. Yang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yang treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kevin Yang 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. Yang's office.
Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?
Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 686-3737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Yang in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scripps Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?
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 1417489790.
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. Kevin Yang's specialty?
Dr. Yang is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Encinitas, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kevin Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Kevin Yang accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Yang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Yang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (619) 686-3737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Yang?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (619) 686-3737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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