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Who is Dr. Yau, Pediatrician in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Kwong Yau, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Yau graduated from Chinese University Of Hong Kong Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics. Dr. Yau is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yau’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yau’s office at (408) 254-8828.
Where did Dr. Yau go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Pediatrics | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong | Chinese University Of Hong Kong Faculty Of Medicine | MBBS
Is Dr. Yau board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Kwong Yau, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Yau speak?
Dr. Yau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yau typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yau 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. Yau. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Eczema
- Atopic dermatitis
- Allergic eczema
- Itchy skin rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L2084: Intrinsic (allergic) eczema
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Yau typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yau 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. Yau. 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Yau accept my insurance?
Dr. Yau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 254-8828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yau accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Yau in San Jose, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yau's office located?
Dr. Kwong Yau's Primary Practice
200 Jose Figueres Ave Ste 300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 254-8828
What is Dr. Yau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609866862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yau
What is Dr. Kwong Yau's specialty?
Dr. Yau is a Pediatrician near San Jose, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Kwong Yau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yau is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Regional Medical Center of San Jose, O'Connor Hospital - San Jose, CA. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kwong Yau accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kwong Yau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kwong Yau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yau's office at (408) 254-8828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kwong Yau?
Please contact Dr. Yau's office at (408) 254-8828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kwong Yau have?
Dr. Kwong Yau is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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