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Dr. Yu Zhao, MD

Richardson, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zhao, Neurologist in Richardson, TX?

    Dr. Yu Zhao, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Richardson, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zhao is fluent in English, Chinese, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zhao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zhao’s office at (469) 616-1922.

    What languages does Dr. Zhao speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Zhao treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Widespread Nerve Damage
    • Generalized Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Zhao perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Zhao 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. Zhao. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Zhao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zhao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 616-1922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zhao accept in Richardson, TX?

    Dr. Zhao in Richardson, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zhao's office located?

    Dr. Yu Zhao's Primary Practice

    3413 Spectrum Blvd # 100

    Richardson, TX 75082

    (469) 616-1922

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    Dr. Yu Zhao's Practice 2

    3509 Spectrum Blvd Ste A

    Richardson, TX 75082

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    Dr. Yu Zhao's Practice 3

    5375 Coit Rd Ste 130

    Frisco, TX 75035

    (214) 619-1910

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

    Dr. Zhao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992148977.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zhao?

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

    What is Dr. Yu Zhao's specialty?

    Dr. Zhao is a Neurologist near Richardson, TX.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Zhao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yu Zhao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zhao is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Texas Health Frisco, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery Plano 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

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    Is Yu Zhao accepting new patients in Richardson, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Yu Zhao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yu Zhao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (469) 616-1922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yu Zhao?

    Please contact Dr. Zhao's office at (469) 616-1922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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