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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Radiation Oncologist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Esther Yu, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (401) 444-4251.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Removal of Tongs or Halo Device
- Halo vest removal
- Cervical tongs removal
- Head immobilization device removal
CPT Codes:
- 20665: Removal of tongs or halo applied by another individual
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-4251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Yu in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
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 1750644662.
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. Esther Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Radiation Oncologist near Durham, NC. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Esther Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, Duke University Hospital, The Miriam Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Esther Yu accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Esther Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Esther Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (401) 444-4251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Esther Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (401) 444-4251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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