Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Florence Yu graduated from the seven- year B.S./ M.D. combined program at The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, City University of New York Medical School and received her medical degree from New York Medical College in 2006.?She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at St Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, under the Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. ?Dr. Yu worked as an internist at The Hospital for Special Surgery since 2009, specializing in Perioperative Medicine. She joined Weill Cornell Medical Associates at the Iris Cantor Health Center in August 2015, a multidisciplinary practice providing coordinated and comprehensive patient care to both men and women.She finished her Master of Public Health at the University of Massachusetts Amherst to further her knowledge of current public health concerns.? Her focus is on preventing disease and prolonging a high quality, healthful life.?Her primary goal as a physician is to provide quality compassionate care to all her patients.Dr. Yu is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She provides primary care services and weight management.?She is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Women's Association, American Medical Association and Obesity Medicine Association.??
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yu?
Dr. Florence Yu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, Weight Management, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Yu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Yu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Florence Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Yu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Iris Cantor Health Center
425 East 61st Street, Floor 11 & 12
New York, NY 10065
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 1487899118.
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. Florence Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Internist near New York, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Florence Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center, Hospital For Special Surgery 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 Florence Yu accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Florence Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Florence Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Florence Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Florence Yu have?
Dr. Florence Yu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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425 E. 61st St.
New York, NY 10065
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Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care - Iris Cantor Health Center
425 East 61st Street, Floor 11 & 12
New York, NY 10065