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Dr. San Yuan, MD

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yuan, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. San Yuan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yuan graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yuan is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yuan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yuan’s office at (925) 939-3000.

    Where did Dr. Yuan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    Is Dr. Yuan board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. San Yuan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Yuan speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yuan treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Yuan 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. Yuan. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    What procedures does Dr. Yuan perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Yuan 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. Yuan. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Yuan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yuan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yuan accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Yuan in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yuan's office located?

    Dr. San Yuan's Primary Practice

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd

    Walnut Creek, CA 94598

    (925) 939-3000

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    Dr. San Yuan's Practice 2

    1600 Riviera Ave Ste 420

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 951-1366

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    Dr. San Yuan's Practice 3

    975 S Fairmont Ave

    Lodi, CA 95240

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

    Dr. Yuan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487682910.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yuan?

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

    What is Dr. San Yuan's specialty?

    Dr. Yuan is a Anesthesiologist near Walnut Creek, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Yuan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. San Yuan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yuan is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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

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    Is San Yuan accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. San Yuan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. San Yuan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yuan's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with San Yuan?

    Please contact Dr. Yuan's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. San Yuan have?

    Dr. San Yuan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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