14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yang, Pain Medicine Specialist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Ajax Yang, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Yang graduated from Ross Univerisity School of Medicine and completed his residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, International Neuromodulation Society, North American Neuromodulation Society, and New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yang’s office at (718) 667-3577.
Where did Dr. Yang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Spine and Pain Institute of New York | Weill Cornell Medicine
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Medical School: Ross Univerisity School of Medicine | Marquette University | Marquette University
Is Dr. Yang board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ajax Yang, MD is board certified by the null since 2020, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2019
What languages does Dr. Yang speak?
Dr. Yang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yang typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Secondhand Smoke Exposure
- Secondhand Smoke
- Passive Smoking
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Contact
- Involuntary Smoking
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7722: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yang typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yang 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Also known as:
- Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
- Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
- Cervical Facet Injection
- Thoracic Facet Injection
- Zygapophyseal Joint Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level
Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?
Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 667-3577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Yang in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 27 reviews
Office Experience
98% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
85% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
94% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Ajax Yang an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Yang has been rated and reviewed by 27 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Yang, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Chair Resident and Fellow
2016 - 2017
International Neuromodulation Society
Patient Education Committee
2018
North American Neuromodulation Society
Education Liason
2018 - 2019
New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
Chair, Resident and Fellow
2017 - 2018
Publications
An Interventional Pain Algorithm for the Treatment of Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome
, November 2020
A Review of Neuromodulation in the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
, February 2020
A Systematic literature Review of Spine Neurostimulation Therapies of the Treatment of Pain
, November 2020
Treatment of at-level spinal cord injury pain with botulinum toxin A.
, 2019
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Pelvic Pain
, 2019
The Effect of Preoperative Exercise on Upper Extremity Recovery Following Breast Cancer Surgery
, 2018
Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome
, 2018
Multimodal cortical and subcortical exercise compared with treadmill training for spinal cord injury
, 2018
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 1932155801.
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. Ajax Yang's specialty?
Dr. Yang is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Staten Island, NY.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.
Is this Dr. Ajax Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ajax Yang accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ajax Yang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajax Yang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (718) 667-3577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajax Yang?
Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (718) 667-3577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajax Yang have?
Dr. Ajax Yang is certified by the and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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