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Dr. Yan Li, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Peking University Health Science Center (1986)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), neck pain, general care, and more.

55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
Worcester, MA 01655

(508) 334-8515

Dr. Yan Li, MD is an internist in Worcester, MA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Peking University Health Science Center in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Yan Li, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health and UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. Yan Li, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	348

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	315

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	299

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	274

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	183

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

doctor visit	440

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yan Li, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yan Li, MD treated as an internist in Worcester, MA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	309
gynecologic procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yan Li, MD.

**Gender**
Female	83
Male	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yan Li, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yan Li, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	4
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Yan Li, MD graduated from Peking University Health Science Center in 1986. She completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center (1986)

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yan Li, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$122 SYMBICORT $71	BRILINTA $18	$33
Novo Nordisk Inc	$92 Victoza $73	Tresiba $19
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$85 $85
Pfizer Inc.	$41 ELIQUIS $27	CHANTIX $14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$21 ENTRESTO $21
Other	$19 ELIQUIS $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$381

Biography

Dr. Yan Li's areas of expertise include the following: back pain, neck pain, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). She attended medical school at Peking University Health Science Center. She trained at Maimonides Medical Center for her residency. In addition to English, Dr. Li speaks Mandarin. She is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. Her practice in Worcester, MA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.