Dr. Ajax Yang, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist, Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist

Staten Island, NY

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

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.

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.

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

Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

Dr. Ajax Yang's Primary Practice

1360 Hylan Blvd

Staten Island, NY 10305

(718) 667-3577

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What hospitals are Dr. Yang affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Yang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Staten Island University Hospital - North,Staten Island, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

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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Recognitions

Memberships & Associations

Chair Resident and Fellow of American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2016 - 2017
Patient Education Committee of International Neuromodulation Society, 2018
Education Liason of North American Neuromodulation Society, 2018 - 2019
Chair, Resident and Fellow of New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 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?A 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 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

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