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Dr. Hazel Yang, MD

Endocrinologist

Ashland, KY

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yang, Endocrinologist in Ashland, KY?

    Dr. Hazel Yang, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Yang completed her residency at Coney Island Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism North Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yang is fluent in English and Burmese, 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 (606) 325-1894.

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

    • Residency: Coney Island Hosp, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism North Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Inst Of Med I- Yangon- Myanmar

    What languages does Dr. Yang speak?

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

    • Burmese
    • English

    What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Yang typically treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Benign Thyroid Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Non-cancerous thyroid growth
    • Benign thyroid neoplasm
    • Thyroid nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D34: Benign neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Yang typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Yang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 325-1894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yang accept in Ashland, KY?

    Dr. Yang in Ashland, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Hazel Yang's Primary Practice

    2201 Lexington Ave

    Ashland, KY 41101

    (606) 325-1894

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    Dr. Hazel Yang's Practice 2

    609 N Carol Malone Blvd

    Grayson, KY 41143

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    Suite 7

    1908 N KY 7

    Sandy Hook, KY 41171

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    What hospitals are Dr. Yang affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Yang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kings Daughters Medical Center Ohio,Portsmouth, OH
    St. Claire Regional Medical Center,Morehead, KY
    Southern Ohio Medical Center,Portsmouth, OH

    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 1831196807.

    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. Hazel Yang's specialty?

    Dr. Yang is an Endocrinologist near Ashland, KY.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.

    Is Dr. Hazel Yang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yang is affiliated with Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond, Pikeville Medical Center 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 an Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Hazel Yang accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Hazel Yang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hazel Yang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (606) 325-1894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hazel Yang?

    Please contact Dr. Yang's office at (606) 325-1894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yang's office located?

    Dr. Yang's offices are located in Ashland, KY, Grayson, KY, and Sandy Hook, KY.