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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yocum, Pediatrician in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Matthew Yocum, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yocum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yocum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yocum’s office at (612) 706-4500.
What languages does Dr. Yocum speak?
Dr. Yocum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yocum typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yocum 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. Yocum. 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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yocum typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yocum 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. Yocum. 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:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Yocum accept my insurance?
Dr. Yocum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 706-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yocum accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Yocum in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yocum's office located?
Dr. Matthew Yocum's Primary Practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(612) 706-4500
What is Dr. Yocum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yocum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497199236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yocum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yocum
What is Dr. Matthew Yocum's specialty?
Dr. Yocum is a Pediatrician near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Matthew Yocum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yocum is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Yocum accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Yocum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Yocum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yocum's office at (612) 706-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Yocum?
Please contact Dr. Yocum's office at (612) 706-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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