Dr. Akira Yamamoto

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 18+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akira Yamamoto, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Los Altos, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including El Camino Hospital. Dr. Akira Yamamoto also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sutter Bay Medical Foundation. Dr. Akira Yamamoto accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (650) 254-5200 to request Dr. Akira Yamamoto the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 370 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404

Phone 1: (650) 254-5200
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akira Yamamoto
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8921286659
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 18 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Akira Yamamoto attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457675209
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Akira Yamamoto

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akira Yamamoto has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 18 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

370 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 94022-1404
Phone: (650) 254-5200
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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