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Dr. Peter Youn, MD

Los Gatos, CA

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    Who is Dr. Youn, Specialist in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Peter Youn, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Gatos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Youn graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Youn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Youn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Youn’s office at (408) 358-2868.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Youn?

    Dr. Peter Youn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist 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. Youn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Colon & Rectal Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Gatos/CA community, Dr. Youn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, General Surgery | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Youn board certified as a Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Youn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Youn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Youn treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Youn 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. Youn. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K623: Rectal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Change in Bowel Habits
    • Bowel Movement
    • Altered Bowel Habits
    • Irregular Bowel Movements
    • Changes in Pooping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R194: Change in bowel habit

    What procedures does Dr. Youn perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Youn 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. Youn. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp/Tumor Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Polyp Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible colonoscopy with ablation
    • Colon polyp removal
    • Colon tumor destruction
    • Therapeutic colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45388: Colonoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Sigmoidoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • Enteroscopy with biopsy
    • Deep small bowel endoscopy
    • Ileum endoscopy
    • Small bowel scope with tissue sample
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Scope with Lesion Removal
    • Hot Biopsy Polypectomy
    • Sigmoidoscopy for Polyps
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44377: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
    • 45333: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy with Lesion Removal
    • Anoscopy with Biopsy
    • Anoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Anal Scope with Removal
    • Rectal Scope with Polyp Removal
    • Anorectal Lesion Excision
    • Anal Scope with Tissue Sample
    • Rectal Biopsy
    • Anorectal Exam with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46612: Anoscopy; with removal of multiple tumors, polyps, or other lesions by hot biopsy forceps, bipolar cautery or snare technique
    • 46606: Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery (Second Stage)
    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Anal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46285: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); second stage
    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal by Heat
    • Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Cautery
    • Radiofrequency Hemorrhoid Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46930: Destruction of internal hemorrhoid(s) by thermal energy (eg, infrared coagulation, cautery, radiofrequency)

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
    • Abscess Drainage (Transanal)
    • Abscess
    • Anesthesia
    • Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
    • Perianal abscess drainage
    • Fistula-in-ano surgery
    • Rectal fistula treatment
    • Transanal abscess incision and drainage
    • Rectal abscess drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
    • 46045: Incision and drainage of intramural, intramuscular, or submucosal abscess, transanal, under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Anal Seton Removal
    • Seton Removal
    • Anal Marker Removal
    • Fistula Seton Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker

    Also known as:

    • External Hemorrhoid Removal
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • External Piles Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46250: Hemorrhoidectomy, external, 2 or more columns/groups

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse Repair
    • Removal of Rectal Tumor
    • Proctoplasty
    • Mucosal Prolapse Repair
    • Rectal Wall Repair
    • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
    • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45505: Proctoplasty; for prolapse of mucous membrane
    • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoid Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible sigmoidoscopy with ablation
    • Colon tumor removal
    • Lower colon lesion treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 45346: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
    • Kock pouch endoscopy
    • Ileal reservoir evaluation
    • Small bowel pouch biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Does Dr. Youn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Youn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 358-2868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Youn accept in Los Gatos, CA?

    Dr. Youn in Los Gatos, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Youn's office located?

    Dr. Peter Youn's Primary Practice

    15195 National Ave Ste 206

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

    (408) 358-2868

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    Dr. Peter Youn's Practice 2

    14850 Los Gatos Blvd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

    (408) 358-2868

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

    Dr. Youn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285669762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Youn?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Youn's specialty?

    Dr. Youn is a Specialist near Los Gatos, CA. Contact Dr. Youn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Youn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Youn is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA, El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital, El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital. 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

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    Is Peter Youn accepting new patients in Los Gatos, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Youn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Youn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (408) 358-2868 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Youn?

    Please contact Dr. Youn's office at (408) 358-2868 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Youn have?

    Dr. Peter Youn is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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