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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yen, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sophia Yen, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yen’s office at (408) 426-5590.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yen?
Dr. Sophia Yen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adolescent Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Gynecology, Menstrual Disorders, Obesity, Reproductive Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Weight Management, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto, CA community, Dr. Yen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Yen speak?
Dr. Yen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yen typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yen 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. Yen. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yen typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sophia Yen may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Yen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yen accept my insurance?
Dr. Yen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 426-5590 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yen accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Yen in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Yen's office located?
What is Dr. Yen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447394929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yen
What is Dr. Sophia Yen's specialty?
Dr. Yen is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
Is this Dr. Sophia Yen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yen is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Sophia Yen accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sophia Yen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sophia Yen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yen's office at (408) 426-5590 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sophia Yen?
Please contact Dr. Yen's office at (408) 426-5590 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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