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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yocum, Family Medicine Specialist in Platte City, MO?
Dr. Russell Yocum, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Platte City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Yocum completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hosp & H C, Family Medicine. Dr. Yocum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yocum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yocum’s office at (816) 858-2200.
Where did Dr. Yocum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Hosp & H C, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Yocum board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Russell Yocum, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yocum speak?
Dr. Yocum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yocum typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yocum 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. Yocum. 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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Stress
- Mental strain
- Emotional pressure
- Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z733: Stress, not elsewhere classified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yocum typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Yocum 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. Yocum. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Yocum accept my insurance?
Dr. Yocum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 858-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yocum accept in Platte City, MO?
Dr. Yocum in Platte City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yocum's office located?
Dr. Russell Yocum's Primary Practice
2600 Running Horse Rd
Platte City, MO 64079
(816) 858-2200
What is Dr. Yocum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yocum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649241282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yocum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yocum
What is Dr. Russell Yocum's specialty?
Dr. Yocum is a Family Medicine Specialist near Platte City, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Russell Yocum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yocum is affiliated with Nkc Health, The University Of Kansas 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
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Is Russell Yocum accepting new patients in Platte City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Russell Yocum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Russell Yocum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yocum's office at (816) 858-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Russell Yocum?
Please contact Dr. Yocum's office at (816) 858-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Russell Yocum have?
Dr. Russell Yocum is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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