39 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yap, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Where did Dr. Yap go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Downtown Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines | University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Is Dr. Yap board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Yap, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yap speak?
Dr. Yap and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Filipino; Pilipino
- Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yap typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yap 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. Yap. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R279: Unspecified lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yap typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Yap may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Yap's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yap accept my insurance?
Dr. Yap accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-2620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yap accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Yap in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yap's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yap affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yap has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yap's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yap's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710956305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yap?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yap
What is Dr. Richard Yap's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.