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Dr. Daniel Yao, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
Weill Cornell Medical College
795 El Camino Real, Lee Building, Level A
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dr. Daniel Yao, MD is an urologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Daniel Yao, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health, Dignity Health, Sequoia Hospital and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

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Office Locations

795 El Camino Real, Lee Building, Level A
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neurostimulation
percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation

In 2023, Dr. Daniel Yao, MD performed more neurostimulation, and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Daniel Yao, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy
core needle prostate biopsy
diagnostic cystoscopy
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

urine tests

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Daniel Yao, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 14
diagnostic procedures 23
dissection 15
doctor visit 715
excision 15
hormone therapy 26
lab tests 37
lymph node procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 198
minor procedures 23
pelvic surgery 15
stent placement (stenting) 16
urologic procedures 298

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 363
Female 65
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 282
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 100
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 219
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 43
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 16
cancer surgery 12
catheterization 42
diagnostic procedures 29
dissection 12
doctor visit 809
excision 12
hormone therapy 36
lab tests 97
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 237
minor procedures 29
pelvic surgery 12
urologic procedures 396

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 390
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 319
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 110
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 237
From 75 to 84 167
85 and over 62
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 19
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 777
hormone therapy 30
lab tests 188
minimally invasive procedures 197
minor procedures 21
neurostimulation 33
urologic procedures 296

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 818
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 696
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 220
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 462
From 75 to 84 404
85 and over 124
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 14
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 780
lab tests 245
minimally invasive procedures 239
minor procedures 16
neurostimulation 39
urologic procedures 332

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 410
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 340
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 134
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 230
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 17
Dementia 6
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 23
cryotherapy 12
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 859
hormone therapy 26
lab tests 256
laser treatment 12
minimally invasive procedures 238
minor procedures 15
neurostimulation 30
stent placement (stenting) 18
urologic procedures 348

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 424
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 330
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 128
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 237
From 75 to 84 211
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 19
Dementia 6
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 976
hormone therapy 30
lab tests 291
minimally invasive procedures 211
minor procedures 23
stent placement (stenting) 18
urologic procedures 366

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 449
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 136
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 273
From 75 to 84 221
85 and over 61
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 18
Dementia 6
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 11
cancer surgery 18
catheterization 31
diagnostic procedures 26
dissection 21
doctor visit 1051
excision 21
hormone therapy 40
lab tests 317
lymph node procedures 21
minimally invasive procedures 335
minor procedures 26
neurostimulation 76
pelvic surgery 21
stent placement (stenting) 17
urologic procedures 480

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 524
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 451
Black 13
Hispanic 18
Asian 111
Other 41
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 288
From 75 to 84 247
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, cancer, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 18
Dementia 7
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 50
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 1017
hormone therapy 45
lab tests 224
minimally invasive procedures 282
minor procedures 40
neurostimulation 82
stent placement (stenting) 17
urologic procedures 451

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 505
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 414
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 98
Other 52
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 271
From 75 to 84 230
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 15
Dementia 7
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery 14
catheterization 34
diagnostic procedures 36
dissection 14
doctor visit 1101
excision 14
hormone therapy 38
lab tests 224
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 324
minor procedures 36
neurostimulation 109
pelvic surgery 14
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 433

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 524
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 425
Black 13
Hispanic 12
Asian 109
Other 55
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 257
From 75 to 84 261
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 19
Dementia 7
Cancer 31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
catheterization 40
cryotherapy 21
diagnostic procedures 43
doctor visit 1341
hormone therapy 21
lab tests 178
laser treatment 21
minimally invasive procedures 367
minor procedures 43
neurostimulation 144
urologic procedures 538

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 542
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 439
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 118
Other 65
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 287
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 13
cryotherapy 13
diagnostic procedures 39
doctor visit 1340
lab tests 175
laser treatment 13
minimally invasive procedures 291
minor procedures 39
neurostimulation 102
urologic procedures 452

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 572
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 481
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 102
Other 73
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 299
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 18
Dementia 4
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated as an urologist in Palo Alto, CA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and neurostimulation.

ablation 16
cancer surgery 14
catheterization 32
cryotherapy 15
diagnostic procedures 28
dissection 15
doctor visit 978
excision 15
hormone therapy 32
lab tests 202
laser treatment 15
lymph node procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 265
minor procedures 28
neurostimulation 76
pelvic surgery 15
stent placement (stenting) 16
urologic procedures 399

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD.

Gender
Male 501
Female 106
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 124
Non-Hispanic White 412
Hispanic 10
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 33
Age
75 to 84 244
85 and over 26
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Yao, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 5
Cancer 31

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Yao, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Yao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

El Camino Health
Dignity Health
Sequoia Hospital
SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel Yao, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel Yao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Palo Alto, CA. 

4.2
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel Yao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,750 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,750
EDAP TECHNOMED INC $1,242
$1,242
Dentsply Sirona Inc $650
$650
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. $500 Da Vinci Surgical System
$500
Pfizer Inc. $450 XTANDI
$450
Other $1,254 Consumables & Accessories
$224 		AKEEGA
$146 		Olympus Laser Devices
$141 		Erleada
$121 		Dornier MedTech
$100 		Other
$521
Types of Payments
Education $5,496
Food and Beverage $3,349

Biography

Dr. Daniel Yao is a medical specialist in urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). His areas of expertise include bladder cancer, cryotherapy, and laser lithotripsy. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Yao seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He obtained his medical school training at Weill Cornell Medical College and performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to English, he speaks Mandarin. Dr. Yao's hospital/clinic affiliations include El Camino Health and Sutter Health. According to El Camino Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Palo Alto, CA.

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