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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. He is board certified. 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
- C3482: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left bronchus and lung
- C3402: Malignant neoplasm of left main bronchus
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Cheek Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Cheek
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C060: Malignant neoplasm of cheek mucosa
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Parotid Gland Cancer
- Salivary Gland Tumor
- Salivary Gland Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C07: Malignant neoplasm of parotid gland
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Which procedures does Dr. Yau perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Edwin Yau may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yau's office.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Yau's office located?
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
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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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