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Dr. Scott Yates, MD

Dr. Scott Yates, MD

Plano, TX

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yates, Internist in Plano, TX?

    Dr. Scott Yates, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yates completed his residency at Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY/UTILIZATION REVIEW, FORMULARY MANAGEMENT (PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS), AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, DALLAS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY, TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, and STAFF PRV/TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER, CARROLLTON, TEXAS. Dr. Yates is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yates’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yates’s office at (972) 244-1300.

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

    • Residency: Methodist Hsp-Central Unit, Internal Medicine | INTERNAL MEDICINE, METHODIST HOSPITAL CENTER, TN | Methodist Hospital

    Is Dr. Yates board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott 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

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Yates treat?

    As a Internist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise
    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Which procedures does Dr. Yates perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Scott Yates may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yates' office.

    Does Dr. Yates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 244-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yates accept in Plano, TX?

    Dr. Yates in Plano, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • The Araz Group

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yates' office located?

    Dr. Scott Yates' Primary Practice

    6020 W Parker Rd Ste 420

    Plano, TX 75093

    (972) 244-1300

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    INFECTION CONTROL

    Member

    QUALITY/UTILIZATION REVIEW

    Member

    FORMULARY MANAGEMENT (PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS)

    Member

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

    Member

    SOUTHERN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    DALLAS COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

    Member

    TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    STAFF PRV/TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER, CARROLLTON, TEXAS

    Staff

    Awards

    Texas Super Doctors

    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 1568451987.

    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. Scott Yates's specialty?

    Dr. Yates is a Internist near Plano, TX.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Yates to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Yates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yates is affiliated with Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plano, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Scott Yates accepting new patients in Plano, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Yates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Yates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (972) 244-1300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Yates?

    Please contact Dr. Yates's office at (972) 244-1300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Yates have?

    Dr. Scott Yates is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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