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Dr. Nicholas Au Yong, MD

Neurosurgeon

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Au Yong, Neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Nicholas Au Yong, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Au Yong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Au Yong’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Au Yong’s office at (404) 616-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Au Yong speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Au Yong typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Au Yong 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. Au Yong. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Au Yong typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Au Yong 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. Au Yong. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Brain Neurostimulator Device Placement
    • Cranial neurostimulator insertion
    • Deep brain stimulation device placement
    • Brain pacemaker implantation
    • Neurostimulator pulse generator replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 61885: Insertion or replacement of cranial neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, direct or inductive coupling; with connection to a single electrode array

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Pain Pump Placement
    • Intrathecal Drug Pump Implantation
    • Epidural Drug Pump Placement
    • Programmable Pain Pump Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 62362: Implantation or replacement of device for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion; programmable pump, including preparation of pump, with or without programming

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Au Yong accept my insurance?

    Dr. Au Yong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Au Yong accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Au Yong in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Au Yong's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Au Yong's Primary Practice

    1365 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

    (404) 616-1000

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

    Dr. Au Yong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407146772.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Au Yong?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Au Yong's specialty?

    Dr. Au Yong is a Neurosurgeon near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Au Yong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Au Yong is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown 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 Dr. Nicholas Au Yong accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Au Yong is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Au Yong offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Au Yong's office at (404) 616-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Au Yong?

    Please contact Dr. Au Yong's office at (404) 616-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Au Yong's office located?

    Dr. Au Yong's office is located in Atlanta, GA.