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Dr. Yuichiro Sato, DO

La Jolla, CA

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    Who is Dr. Sato, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Yuichiro Sato, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sato is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sato’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sato’s office at (858) 554-6158.

    What languages does Dr. Sato speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Sato treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sato 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. Sato. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69352: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Fracture
    • Right Hip Fracture
    • Hip Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Hip
    • Left Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Break
    • Hip Bone Fracture
    • Right Femur Fracture
    • Femur Neck Fracture
    • Proximal Femur Fracture
    • Thigh Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Sato perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yuichiro Sato may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sato's office.

    Does Dr. Sato accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sato accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-6158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sato accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Sato in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sato's office located?

    Dr. Yuichiro Sato's Primary Practice

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 554-6158

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    Dr. Yuichiro Sato's Practice 2

    9898 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Yuichiro Sato's Practice 3

    4800 Alberta Ave

    El Paso, TX 79905

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

    Dr. Sato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144754367.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sato?

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

    What is Dr. Yuichiro Sato's specialty?

    Dr. Sato is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near La Jolla, CA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Sato to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yuichiro Sato affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sato is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Yuichiro Sato accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yuichiro Sato is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuichiro Sato offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sato's office at (858) 554-6158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yuichiro Sato?

    Please contact Dr. Sato's office at (858) 554-6158 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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