Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout YAO
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Daniel Yao, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Daniel graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1995.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Yao?
Dr. Yao is an urology in Palo Alto, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “UROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yao's address?
Dr. Yao is listed at 795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yao?
The number on file is (650) 321-4121. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yao's NPI number?
Dr. Yao's National Provider Identifier is 1619048972. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Yao train?
Dr. Yao attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Yao been practising?
Dr. Yao has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Yao perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Yao performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and electronic assessment of bladder emptying; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum and other ultrasound procedure; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Yao confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Yao. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (650) 321-4121
- Email not available
Practice Locations
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,318 services · 2,184 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
229 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
173 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
73 |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
38 |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
15 |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
50 |
| Other ultrasound procedure | Imaging | 76999 |
28 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
32 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | Drug given | J1580 |
38 |
| Waterjet destruction of prostrate accessed through the urethra | 0421T |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urology specialists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.