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Who is Dr. Yager, Infectious Disease Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Jessica Yager, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Yager is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yager’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yager’s office at (718) 270-1432.
Is Dr. Yager board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Yager, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yager speak?
Dr. Yager and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yager typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Yager 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. Yager. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yager typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Yager may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Yager's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yager accept my insurance?
Dr. Yager accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yager accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Yager in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amida Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Yager's office located?
What is Dr. Yager's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922208743.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yager?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yager
What is Dr. Jessica Yager's specialty?
Dr. Yager is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Jessica Yager affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yager is affiliated with Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn) 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Jessica Yager accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Jessica Yager is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jessica Yager offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yager's office at (718) 270-1432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jessica Yager?
Please contact Dr. Yager's office at (718) 270-1432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jessica Yager have?
Dr. Jessica Yager is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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