RY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yates, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, LA?
Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, LA. Dr. Yates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yates’s office at (318) 649-6106.
What languages does Dr. Yates speak?
Dr. Yates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yates typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yates 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. Yates. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yates typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates 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. Yates' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yates accept my insurance?
Dr. Yates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 649-6106 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yates accept in Columbia, LA?
Dr. Yates in Columbia, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Yates' office located?
Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates' Primary Practice
7939 Highway 165
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6106
What is Dr. Yates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396791653.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yates
What is Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates's specialty?
Dr. Yates is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, LA.
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. Ruby Frederick Yates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yates is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Ruby Frederick Yates accepting new patients in Columbia, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruby Frederick Yates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (318) 649-6106 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruby Frederick Yates?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (318) 649-6106 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Emergency Medicine Specialist Near Columbia, LA
Accepting patientsDr. Hatem Hamed is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Leesville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified.
Leesville, LA
MS
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Mark Soileau, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, LA.
Columbia, LA
EP
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Edward Paul, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified.
Shreveport, LA