Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yee, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Wellington, FL?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yee?
Dr. Garvin Yee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Knee Injuries/ACL/Meniscus Tears, Knee Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Sports Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Wellington, FL community, Dr. Yee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Yee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Texas OPTI/John Peter Smith Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yee speak?
Dr. Yee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yee typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yee 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. Yee. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Left Lower Leg
- Tendonitis in the Right Lower Leg
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65862: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left lower leg
- M65861: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right lower leg
Also known as:
- Other Lower Leg Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Lower Leg Enthesopathy
- Leg Tendon Pain
- Leg Ligament Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M76891: Other specified enthesopathies of right lower limb, excluding foot
Also known as:
- Softening of Kneecap Cartilage
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Patellar Chondromalacia
- Runner's Knee
- Anterior Knee Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2241: Chondromalacia patellae, right knee
What procedures does an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yee typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yee 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. Yee. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Yee accept my insurance?
Dr. Yee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yee accept in Wellington, FL?
Dr. Yee in Wellington, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Universal Health Services
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Where is Dr. Yee's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yee affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yee has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yee's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285616433.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yee