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Who is Dr. Yu, Medical Oncologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Arlene Yu, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (626) 486-9447.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Yu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Left Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Cancer of left female nipple
- Left female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on left female nipple
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50012: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
- Other leukocytosis
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- High Platelet Count
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Which procedures does Dr. Yu perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arlene Yu may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yu's office.
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 486-9447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Yu in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
OptumRx
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
Dr. Arlene Yu's Primary Practice
50 Bellefontaine St Ste 401
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 486-9447
Dr. Arlene Yu's Practice 2
11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 360
Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 435-8819
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Arlene Yu?
Dr. Yu has appointments available at her Pasadena, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144744772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu
What is Dr. Arlene Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Medical Oncologist near Pasadena, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Arlene Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Arlene Yu accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arlene Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arlene Yu offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yu, or call (626) 486-9447 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Arlene Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (626) 486-9447 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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