34 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Yu, Gastroenterologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Gastroenterology; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal 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 a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
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:
- Bacterial Intestinal Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Bacterial Gut Infection
- Bacterial Enteritis
- Bacterial Gastroenteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yu affiliated with?
Dr. Yu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?A 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 1295813384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu