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Dr. Jay Yew, MD

Dr. Jay Yew, MD

San Diego, CA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yew, Urologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Jay Yew, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Yew graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Urology; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, General Surgery. Dr. Yew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yew’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yew’s office at (858) 521-2247.

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

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Urology; Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yew board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Yew, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Yew speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yew treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yew 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. Yew. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    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:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Male Genital Disorder
    • Penis Disorder
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Male reproductive problems
    • Male organ issues
    • Genital conditions (male)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N509: Disorder of male genital organs, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • History of prostate cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

    What procedures does Dr. Yew perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Yew 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. Yew. 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:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Irrigation
    • Bladder Wash
    • Bladder Lavage
    • Bladder Instillation

    CPT Codes:

    • 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Yew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 521-2247 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yew accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

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    Where is Dr. Yew's office located?

    Dr. Jay Yew's Primary Practice

    16950 Via Tazon

    San Diego, CA 92127

    (858) 521-2247

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    Dr. Jay Yew's Practice 2

    9449 Imperial Hwy

    Downey, CA 90242

    (562) 461-3000

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    Dr. Jay Yew's Practice 3

    9333 Rosecrans Ave

    Bellflower, CA 90706

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    What is Dr. Yew's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952412249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yew?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yew

    What is Dr. Jay Yew's specialty?

    Dr. Yew is a Urologist near San Diego, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Yew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jay Yew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yew is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 Jay Yew accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Yew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jay Yew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yew's office at (858) 521-2247 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jay Yew?

    Please contact Dr. Yew's office at (858) 521-2247 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Yew have?

    Dr. Jay Yew is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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