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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Charles Yu, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, 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:
- Corneal Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Eye Transplant
- Cornea Graft
- Keratoplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z947: Corneal transplant status
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
What procedures does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Endothelial Corneal Transplant
- Penetrating Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Keratoplasty
- Endothelial keratoplasty
- Corneal graft
- Full-Thickness Corneal Transplant
- PKP (Penetrating Keratoplasty)
- Cornea Replacement Surgery
- Penetrating Keratoplasty
- Eye Surface Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65756: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); endothelial
- 65730: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (except in aphakia or pseudophakia)
- 65755: Keratoplasty (corneal transplant); penetrating (in pseudophakia)
Also known as:
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Conjunctival Lesion Removal
- Corneal Lesion Removal (Keratectomy)
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Eye Growth Excision
- Conjunctiva Lesion Surgery
- Pterygium Removal
- Corneal Excision
- Lamellar Keratectomy
- Partial Cornea Removal
CPT Codes:
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 68110: Excision of lesion, conjunctiva; up to 1 cm
- 65400: Excision of lesion, cornea (keratectomy, lamellar, partial), except pterygium
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Yu in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1043464498.
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. Charles Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist near Stanford, CA.
What does a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye diagnoses and treats conditions affecting these structures. This specialist manages disorders such as corneal infections, eyelid malposition's, and conjunctival diseases using both medical and surgical methods.
Is this Dr. Charles Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Charles Yu accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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