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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Alhambra, CA?
Dr. Chibong Alex Yu, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Alhambra, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, 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.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As a Infectious Disease 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.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung infection
- Bacterial pneumonia
- Pseudomonas pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J151: Pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Various Bacterial Diseases
- Uncommon Bacterial Infections
- Bacterial disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B9689: Other specified bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L8990: Pressure ulcer of unspecified site, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Long COVID
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Post-COVID Syndrome
- Long-Haul COVID
- Chronic COVID
ICD-10 Codes:
- U099: Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yu perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chibong Alex Yu may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yu's office.
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 Alhambra, CA?
Dr. Yu in Alhambra, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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 1043573694.
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. Chibong Alex Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Alhambra, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chibong Alex Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with St. Bernardine Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Chibong Alex Yu accepting new patients in Alhambra, CA?
Yes, Dr. Chibong Alex Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chibong Alex 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 Chibong Alex Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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