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Dr. Lauren Yang, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yang, Hepatologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Lauren Yang, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Yang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (617) 632-1070.

    What languages does Dr. Yang speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yang treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Yang 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. Yang. 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:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Portal hypertension
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • High Blood Pressure
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K766: Portal hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Liver Function Test
    • Liver Disease
    • Irregular Liver Function Study
    • Unusual Liver Exam
    • Liver Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Primary biliary cholangitis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • PBC
    • Autoimmune bile duct disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Portal Vein Thrombosis
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • Liver Disease
    • PVT
    • Blood Clot in Liver Vein
    • Hepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I81: Portal vein thrombosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Liver or Bile Duct Imaging
    • Abnormal liver scan
    • Unusual bile duct imaging
    • Liver imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R932: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of liver and biliary tract

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Which procedures does Dr. Yang perform as a Hepatologist?

    Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-1070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Yang in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Network Health

    • Other TPA

    • Point32Health

    • Tufts Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Yang's Primary Practice

    330 Brookline Ave

    Boston, MA 02215

    (617) 632-1070

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    Dr. Lauren Yang's Practice 2

    1 Wallace Bashaw Way Ste 2003

    Newburyport, MA 01950

    (978) 463-1049

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    Dr. Lauren Yang's Practice 3

    110 Francis St Ste 8E

    Boston, MA 02215

    (617) 632-1070

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

    Dr. Yang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366856619.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yang?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Yang's specialty?

    Dr. Yang is a Hepatologist near Boston, MA. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Yang to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Hepatologist?

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    Is Lauren Yang accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Yang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Yang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (617) 632-1070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Yang?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (617) 632-1070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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