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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yam, Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Ving Yam, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Yam is fluent in English, Central Khmer, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yam’s office at (760) 294-8898.
Is Dr. Yam board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ving Yam, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yam speak?
Dr. Yam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Central Khmer
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yam typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yam 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. Yam. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yam typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yam 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. Yam. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Yam accept my insurance?
Dr. Yam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 294-8898 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yam accept in Escondido, CA?
Dr. Yam in Escondido, 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
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yam's office located?
Dr. Ving Yam's Primary Practice
701 E Grand Ave Ste 100
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 294-8898
What is Dr. Yam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912941824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yam
What is Dr. Ving Yam's specialty?
Dr. Yam is a Family Medicine Specialist near Escondido, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Ving Yam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yam is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Temecula Valley Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Coronado Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ving Yam accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ving Yam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ving Yam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (760) 294-8898 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ving Yam?
Please contact Dr. Yam's office at (760) 294-8898 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ving Yam have?
Dr. Ving Yam is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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