33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yates, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Richard Yates, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Yates graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yates is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (903) 592-4473.
Where did Dr. Yates go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Yates board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Yates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yates speak?
Dr. Yates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yates typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Infection
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Infectious Discitis
- Pyogenic Discitis
- Infected Spinal Disc
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4636: Infection of intervertebral disc (pyogenic), lumbar region
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Yates typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Yates may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (903) 592-4473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yates accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Yates in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yates' office located?
Dr. Richard Yates' Primary Practice
935 S Baxter Ave Ste 103
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4473
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 1972503209.
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. Richard Yates's specialty?
Dr. Yates is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tyler, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Richard Yates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yates is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Christus St. Michael Health System, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Yates accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Richard Yates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Yates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (903) 592-4473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Yates?
Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (903) 592-4473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Yates have?
Dr. Richard Yates is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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