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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yamamoto, Surgeon in Orange, CA?
Dr. Maki Yamamoto, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Yamamoto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yamamoto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yamamoto’s office.
Is Dr. Yamamoto board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Maki Yamamoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Yamamoto speak?
Dr. Yamamoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Yamamoto typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto. 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:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Scalp Melanoma
- Neck Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Scalp
- Skin Cancer of Neck
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Yamamoto typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Yamamoto 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. Yamamoto. 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:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
- Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
- Advanced Wound Stitching
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
Does Dr. Yamamoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Yamamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yamamoto accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Yamamoto in Orange, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yamamoto's office located?
What is Dr. Yamamoto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yamamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336328194.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yamamoto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yamamoto
What is Dr. Maki Yamamoto's specialty?
Dr. Yamamoto is a Surgeon near Orange, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Maki Yamamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yamamoto is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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
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Is Maki Yamamoto accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maki Yamamoto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maki Yamamoto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maki Yamamoto?
Please contact Dr. Yamamoto's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maki Yamamoto have?
Dr. Maki Yamamoto is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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