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Who is Dr. Yecies, Neurosurgeon in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Derek Yecies, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yecies is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yecies’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yecies’s office at (650) 299-2000.
What languages does Dr. Yecies speak?
Dr. Yecies and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yecies treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yecies 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. Yecies. 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:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage Device
- Neurostimulator Device
- CSF Shunt
- Ventricular Shunt
- Hydrocephalus Device
- Nerve Stimulator
- Neuromodulation Device
- Implantable Stimulator
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z982: Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
- Z9682: Presence of neurostimulator
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Does Dr. Yecies accept my insurance?
Dr. Yecies accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 299-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yecies accept in Redwood City, CA?
Dr. Yecies in Redwood City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yecies' office located?
What is Dr. Yecies's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yecies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184068835.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yecies?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yecies
What is Dr. Derek Yecies's specialty?
Dr. Yecies is a Neurosurgeon near Redwood City, CA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Yecies to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Yecies affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yecies is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Redwood City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Derek Yecies accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Yecies is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Yecies offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yecies's office at (650) 299-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Yecies?
Please contact Dr. Yecies's office at (650) 299-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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