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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Melissa Yu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yu graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (713) 798-2273.
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Neurologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Yu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Yu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 798-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Yu in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
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 1831196914.
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. Melissa Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Melissa Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Phelps Hospital 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Yu accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (713) 798-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (713) 798-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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