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Dr. Edwin Yau, MD, PHD

Buffalo, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yau, Medical Oncologist in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Edwin Yau, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Yau is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yau’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yau’s office at (716) 845-2300.

    What languages does Dr. Yau speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yau treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yau 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. Yau. 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor
    • Right lung cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of bronchus
    • Cancer of the left lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • C3402: Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
    • C3482: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    What procedures does Dr. Yau perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yau 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. Yau. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Yau accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 845-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yau accept in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Yau in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene

    • County of Franklin (OH)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Univera Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yau's office located?

    Dr. Edwin Yau's Primary Practice

    Elm and Carlton St

    Buffalo, NY 14263

    (716) 845-2300

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

    Dr. Yau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568759769.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yau?

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

    What is Dr. Edwin Yau's specialty?

    Dr. Yau is a Medical Oncologist near Buffalo, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Yau to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edwin Yau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yau is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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 Medical Oncologist?

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    Is Edwin Yau accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edwin Yau is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edwin Yau offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yau's office at (716) 845-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edwin Yau?

    Please contact Dr. Yau's office at (716) 845-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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