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Who is Dr. Yu, Urologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Richard Yu, MD, PHD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yu graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (617) 355-7796.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yu?
Dr. Richard Yu, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist 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 Congenital Anomalies-Genitourinary, Pyeloplasty, Robotic Surgery, Transplant-Kidney-Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA 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?
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As an Urologist, 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penoscrotal Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
- Urethral Opening at Penis-Scrotum Junction
- Congenital Penoscrotal Urethral Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
- Q542: Hypospadias, penoscrotal
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Blocked Kidney-Ureter Junction at Birth
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
- Congenital UPJ obstruction
- Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
- Kidney outlet blockage in newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
- Q6211: Congenital occlusion of ureteropelvic junction
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Varicocele
- Testicular Disorder
- Varicose Veins
- Scrotal Varicose Veins
- Pampiniform Plexus Varices
- Testicular Varices
ICD-10 Codes:
- I861: Scrotal varices
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
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 Urethral Stricture After Procedure (Meatal)
- Urethral Disorder
- Post-surgery Urethral Narrowing
- Meatal Stenosis (Male)
- Urethral Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- N99110: Postprocedural urethral stricture, male, meatal
What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?
As an Urologist, 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:
- 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:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Testicular Implant Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
- Testicular Prosthesis Insertion
- Artificial Testicle Placement
- Orchiectomy with Prosthesis
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
- 54660: Insertion of testicular prosthesis (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- One-Stage Hypospadias Repair
- Hypospadias Repair (Second Stage)
- Hypospadias Repair Surgery
- Simple Repair of Hypospadias Complication
- Distal Hypospadias Repair
- Urethroplasty for Hypospadias
- Flip-Flap Hypospadias Surgery
- Urethra Reconstruction for Hypospadias
- Penis Urethra Repair
- Hypospadias Surgery Stage 2
- Distal hypospadias repair
- Urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Penis reconstruction for hypospadias
- Hypospadias Fistula Repair
- Urethral Stricture Repair (Hypospadias)
- Hypospadias Diverticula Excision
- Simple Hypospadias Revision
CPT Codes:
- 54324: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps (eg, flip-flap, prepucial flap)
- 54312: Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair (including urinary diversion); greater than 3 cm
- 54326: 1-stage distal hypospadias repair (with or without chordee or circumcision); with urethroplasty by local skin flaps and mobilization of urethra
- 54340: Repair of hypospadias complication(s) (ie, fistula, stricture, diverticula); by closure, incision, or excision, simple
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Complex Scrotum Repair
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
- Scrotoplasty
- Scrotum Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
- 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated
Also known as:
- Penis Repair for Chordee or Hypospadias
- Chordee Correction Surgery
- Hypospadias Repair (First Stage)
- Penile Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 54304: Plastic operation on penis for correction of chordee or for first stage hypospadias repair with or without transplantation of prepuce and/or skin flaps
Also known as:
- Testicle Biopsy
- Incisional Testis Biopsy
- Open Testicular Biopsy
- Testicular Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 54505: Biopsy of testis, incisional (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Undescended Testicle
- Laparoscopic Orchiopexy
- Keyhole Surgery for Undescended Testis
- Minimally Invasive Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54692: Laparoscopy, surgical; orchiopexy for intra-abdominal testis
Also known as:
- Hydrocele Removal (One Side)
- Hydrocele Excision
- Fluid Sac Removal Testicle
- Scrotal Swelling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 55040: Excision of hydrocele; unilateral
Also known as:
- Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
- Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
- Erectile Dysfunction Implant
- Penis Pump Implant
CPT Codes:
- 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir
Also known as:
- Hypospadias Repair (Second Stage, Short)
- Urethroplasty for hypospadias
- Second stage hypospadias surgery
- Urinary diversion for hypospadias repair
CPT Codes:
- 54308: Urethroplasty for second stage hypospadias repair (including urinary diversion); less than 3 cm
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Scrotum Foreign Body Removal
- Scrotal Foreign Object Excision
- Testicle Area Foreign Body Removal
- Foreign Body Extraction from Scrotum
CPT Codes:
- 55120: Removal of foreign body in scrotum
Also known as:
- Foreskin Loosening and Stretching
- Preputial adhesion lysis
- Foreskin stretching procedure
- Phimosis treatment (non-surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 54450: Foreskin manipulation including lysis of preputial adhesions and stretching
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Enlargement
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Meatotomy
- Urethral Meatus Incision
- Urinary Opening Widening
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
- Urethral Reconstruction
- Richardson Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 53020: Meatotomy, cutting of meatus (separate procedure); except infant
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
- 53460: Urethromeatoplasty, with partial excision of distal urethral segment (Richardson type procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Kidney Pelvis Repair
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
- Minimally invasive kidney repair
- Keyhole kidney drainage system repair
CPT Codes:
- 50544: Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty
Also known as:
- Bladder X-ray Injection
- Cystogram Injection
- VCUG Injection
- Bladder Dye Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Reconstruction (One Stage)
- Male Urethroplasty
- Urethral Repair Surgery
- Anterior Urethra Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 53410: Urethroplasty, 1-stage reconstruction of male anterior urethra
Also known as:
- Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
- Suprapubic catheter insertion
- Bladder drainage tube placement
- Percutaneous bladder catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
Also known as:
- Urethra Repair (Urethroplasty)
- Urethral stricture repair
- Urethral fistula surgery
- Urethral diverticulum repair
CPT Codes:
- 53400: Urethroplasty; first stage, for fistula, diverticulum, or stricture (eg, Johannsen type)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Straight Catheterization
- Intermittent Catheterization
- Urine Retention Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)
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:
- Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Pedicle flap
- Tissue flap surgery
- Skin transfer surgery
- Reconstructive flap
CPT Codes:
- 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
- Lower Back Epidural Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)
CPT Codes:
- 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-7796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Yu in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1043386808.
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. Richard Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Urologist near Boston, MA. 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. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard 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: Boston Children's 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 Richard Yu accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Yu offer online booking?
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