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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yun, Medical Oncologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Karen Yun, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yun is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yun’s office at (619) 543-6222.
What languages does Dr. Yun speak?
Dr. Yun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yun typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yun 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. Yun. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
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:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yun typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Yun 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. Yun. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation (FEES)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Video Swallowing Study
- Dysphagia Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92612: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing by cine or video recording;
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Yun accept my insurance?
Dr. Yun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-6222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yun accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Yun in San Diego, 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
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yun's office located?
What is Dr. Yun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720519234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yun
What is Dr. Karen Yun's specialty?
Dr. Yun is a Medical Oncologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Karen Yun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yun is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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 Karen Yun accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Yun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Yun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yun's office at (619) 543-6222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Yun?
Please contact Dr. Yun's office at (619) 543-6222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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