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Who is Dr. Yu, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Huntington Beach, CA?
Dr. Kathy Yu, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Huntington Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yu graduated from University of California and completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-University Hospitals Of Columbia and Cornell. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office.
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital-University Hospitals Of Columbia and Cornell
Medical School: University of California
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 Dr. Yu treat?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Rhinosinusitis
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J328: Other chronic sinusitis
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Blocked Eustachian Tubes
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Ear Tube Issue
- Eustachian Tube Obstruction
- Ear Tube Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6990: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, unspecified ear
- H68103: Unspecified obstruction of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergy
- Chronic allergy symptoms
- Allergic reactions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3089: Other allergic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Hearing Impairment
- Deafness
- Poor Hearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9190: Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Ringing in Ears
- Tinnitus
- Ear Ringing
- Head Noise
ICD-10 Codes:
- H9319: Tinnitus, unspecified ear
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:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Nasal Endoscopy with Nerve Freezing (Cryoablation)
- Nasal Endoscopy with Concha Bullosa Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Posterior nasal nerve cryoablation
- Nasal nerve destruction
- Endoscopic cryoablation for nose
- Concha Bullosa Resection
- Turbinate Reduction Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
- 31243: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with destruction by cryoablation, posterior nasal nerve
- 31240: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection
Also known as:
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
Also known as:
- Frontal and Sphenoid Sinus Dilation
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Endoscopy
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Ostia Enlargement
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31298: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal and sphenoid sinus ostia
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nasal Valve Collapse Repair (Radiofrequency)
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
- Therapeutic Nasal Turbinate Fracture
- Nose Bone Fracture (Turbinate)
- Inferior Turbinate Outfracture
- Radiofrequency Nasal Valve Remodeling
- Nasal Airway Obstruction Repair
- Nose Valve Collapse Treatment
- Nose Breathing Improvement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
- 30930: Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic
- 30469: Repair of nasal valve collapse with low energy, temperature-controlled (ie, radiofrequency) subcutaneous/submucosal remodeling
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Dilation
- Nasal Endoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Ear Tube Widening
CPT Codes:
- 69706: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); bilateral
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
- Nasopharyngoscopy with Eustachian Dilation
- Balloon Eustachian Tuboplasty
- Ear Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 69705: Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
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 Huntington Beach, CA?
Dr. Yu in Huntington Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
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 1255587762.
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. Kathy Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Huntington Beach, CA. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathy Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kathy Yu accepting new patients in Huntington Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathy Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathy 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 Kathy Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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