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Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD

Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD

Berkeley, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Yu, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Yu graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency at St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (510) 540-6800.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yu?

    Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery-Wrist, Fractures, Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve & Tendon Reconstruction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Berkeley/CA community, Dr. Yu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Luke'S-Roosevelt Hsp Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery

    • Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yu board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Rebecca Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Yu speak?

    Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger

    Also known as:

    • Colles' Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken wrist
    • Distal radius fracture
    • Wrist break
    • Silver-fork deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52532D: Colles' fracture of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
    • S52531D: Colles' fracture of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Left Arm Lump or Swelling
    • Left Upper Limb Mass
    • Bump on Left Arm
    • Left Arm Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2232: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

    What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Yu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Finger Cast Application
    • Finger splinting
    • Hand cast for finger contracture
    • Finger immobilization
    • Broken finger cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29086: Application, cast; finger (eg, contracture)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Closed Treatment for Finger Joint Fracture
    • Finger Fracture Treatment without Manipulation
    • Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Treatment
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Care
    • Finger Joint Break Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 26740: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; without manipulation, each

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
    • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
    • Hand Fracture Fixation
    • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
    • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 540-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Berkeley, CA?

    Dr. Yu in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yu's office located?

    Dr. Rebecca Yu's Primary Practice

    3000 Colby St Ste 304

    Berkeley, CA 94705

    (510) 540-6800

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    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 1306871231.

    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. Rebecca Yu's specialty?

    Dr. Yu is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Berkeley, CA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rebecca Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Yu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Rebecca Yu accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Rebecca Yu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rebecca Yu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (510) 540-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Yu?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (510) 540-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Yu have?

    Dr. Rebecca Yu is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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