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Dr. Francisca Yao, MD

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(Dr. Francisca Yao, MD)

(106 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) and Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine)

Professional interests include: vertigo, thyroid surgery, salivary gland problems, and more.

300 Cadman Plaza West Suite 1301
Brooklyn, NY 11201

(718) 208-4449

Dr. Francisca Yao, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY specializing in pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). Dr. Francisca Yao, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ENT and Allergy Associates and ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP.

Office Locations

300 Cadman Plaza West Suite 1301
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Some issues Dr. Francisca Yao, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Francisca Yao, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Francisca Yao, MD had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	865
ear procedures	248
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	109
minimally invasive procedures	109
nosebleed treatment	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	92
doctor visit	827
ear procedures	341
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	96
minimally invasive procedures	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	41
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	115
Less than 65	52

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	752
ear procedures	275
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	89
minimally invasive procedures	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	51
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	98
Less than 65	63

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	994
ear procedures	250
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	123
minimally invasive procedures	123

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	874

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	150
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	532
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	240
Less than 65	146

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	845
ear procedures	193
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	87
minimally invasive procedures	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	73
Hispanic	44
Asian	11
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	96
Less than 65	53

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

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

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	505
ear procedures	120
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	69
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	41
Less than 65	41

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

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

doctor visit	451
ear procedures	96
immunotherapy	24
injections	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	77
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

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

doctor visit	491
ear procedures	114
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	62
minimally invasive procedures	62

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	84
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	36
Less than 65	25

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

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

doctor visit	371
ear procedures	74
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	51
minimally invasive procedures	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	25
Less than 65	22

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

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

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

doctor visit	555
ear procedures	230
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	65
minimally invasive procedures	65

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	123
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	46
Less than 65	27

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2022 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and immunotherapy.

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

doctor visit	575
ear procedures	207
immunotherapy	21
injections	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	128
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	47
Less than 65	24

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY during 2023 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

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

doctor visit	552
ear procedures	208
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	113
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	51
Less than 65	23

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Francisca Yao, MD treated as a pediatric otolaryngologist in Brooklyn, NY were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	648
ear procedures	196
immunotherapy	22
injections	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74
nosebleed treatment	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Female	305
Male	162

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	330
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	69
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	202

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Francisca Yao, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: otolaryngology and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Board Certification: otolaryngology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

NewYork-Presbyterian

ENT and Allergy Associates

ENT & Allergy Associates, LLP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Francisca Yao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Francisca Yao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Francisca Yao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Francisca Yao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Brooklyn, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$225 Laryngology $139	Rhinology $86
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$70 QNASL $70
Medtronic, Inc.	$67 Propel $67
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$16 DULERA $16
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$15 Ciprodex $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$393

Biography

Dr. Francisca Yao sees patients in Brooklyn, NY. Her medical specialty is pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat). Her areas of expertise include salivary gland problems, sinus problems, and thyroid surgery. Patients gave Dr. Yao an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to honor Cigna and Medicare insurance. She has received distinctions including New York Super Doctors and New York Rising Stars. Dr. Yao is professionally affiliated with ENT and Allergy Associates and NewYork-Presbyterian. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Brooklyn, NY.