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Dr. George Yanni, MD

Los Angeles, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yanni, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. George Yanni, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Yanni completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Pediatrics. Dr. Yanni is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yanni’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yanni’s office at (323) 361-2181.

    Where did Dr. Yanni go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Pediatric Gastroenterology; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Pediatrics | Kaiser Med Center

    Is Dr. Yanni board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. George Yanni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Yanni speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yanni treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yanni 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. Yanni. 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:

    • Biliary Atresia
    • Choledochal Cyst
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Birth Defects
    • Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
    • Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
    • Bile Duct Atresia
    • Congenital Bile Duct Cyst
    • Cystic Dilation of Bile Ducts
    • Bile Duct Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
    • Q444: Choledochal cyst

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Hepatoblastoma
    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood liver cancer
    • Embryonal liver cancer
    • Malignant hepatoblastoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C222: Hepatoblastoma

    Also known as:

    • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • HLHS
    • Underdeveloped Left Heart
    • Complex Congenital Heart Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Sudden or rapid liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Acute liver failure
    • Subacute liver failure
    • Fulminant liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7200: Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma

    Also known as:

    • Alagille Syndrome
    • Alagille-Watson Syndrome', 'Arteriohepatic Dysplasia', 'Alagille's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q4471: Alagille syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Digestive System Disease
    • Digestive Disease
    • Past GI Disorder
    • Previous Digestive Problem
    • History of Gastrointestinal Illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Colitis
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
    • Chronic Colitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications

    Also known as:

    • Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
    • Jaundice cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Yanni perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yanni 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. Yanni. 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:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Does Dr. Yanni accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yanni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-2181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yanni accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Yanni in Los Angeles, 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

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yanni's office located?

    Dr. George Yanni's Primary Practice

    4650 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 361-2181

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    Dr. George Yanni's Practice 2

    11370 Anderson St Ste B-100

    Loma Linda, CA 92354

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

    Dr. Yanni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942223425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yanni?

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

    What is Dr. George Yanni's specialty?

    Dr. Yanni is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Yanni to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Yanni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Yanni is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 George Yanni accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. George Yanni is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Yanni offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yanni's office at (323) 361-2181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Yanni?

    Please contact Dr. Yanni's office at (323) 361-2181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Yanni have?

    Dr. George Yanni is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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