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Dr. John Yelton, MD

Spartanburg, SC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yelton, Pediatrician in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. John Yelton, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Yelton graduated from University Of Sc Sch Of Medicine and completed his residency at Wilford Hall Med Center. Dr. Yelton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yelton’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yelton’s office at (864) 560-9600.

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

    • Residency: Wilford Hall Med Center | Wilford Hall Medical Center (AETC) Program

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina | University Of Sc Sch Of Medicine | University of South Carolina School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yelton board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. John Yelton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Yelton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yelton treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Yelton 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. Yelton. 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Earache
    • Otalgia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9209: Otalgia, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Social communication disorder
    • Pragmatic language impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F8082: Social pragmatic communication disorder

    Which procedures does Dr. Yelton perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. John Yelton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yelton's office.

    Does Dr. Yelton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 560-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yelton accept in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Yelton in Spartanburg, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yelton's office located?

    Dr. John Yelton's Primary Practice

    8311 Warren H Abernathy Hwy

    Spartanburg, SC 29301

    (864) 560-9600

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    What is Dr. Yelton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972573616.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yelton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yelton

    What is Dr. John Yelton's specialty?

    Dr. Yelton is a Pediatrician near Spartanburg, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Yelton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Yelton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Yelton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 John Yelton accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Yelton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Yelton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yelton's office at (864) 560-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Yelton?

    Please contact Dr. Yelton's office at (864) 560-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Yelton have?

    Dr. John Yelton is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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