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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yafai, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Sherry Yafai, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Yafai is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yafai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yafai’s office at (310) 829-8212.
Is Dr. Yafai board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sherry Yafai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yafai speak?
Dr. Yafai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yafai typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yafai 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. Yafai. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yafai typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sherry Yafai may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Yafai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yafai accept my insurance?
Dr. Yafai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-8212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yafai accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Yafai in Santa Monica, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yafai's office located?
Dr. Sherry Yafai's Primary Practice
901 Wilshire Blvd Fl 1
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 829-8212
What is Dr. Yafai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yafai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366628471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yafai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yafai
What is Dr. Sherry Yafai's specialty?
Dr. Yafai is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Sherry Yafai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yafai is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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 Sherry Yafai accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sherry Yafai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sherry Yafai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yafai's office at (310) 829-8212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sherry Yafai?
Please contact Dr. Yafai's office at (310) 829-8212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sherry Yafai have?
Dr. Sherry Yafai is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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