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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Shun Yu is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (212) 731-6120.
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 Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Medical 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
- Stomach Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C169: Malignant neoplasm of stomach, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Medical 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 731-6120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Yu in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
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 1821418211.
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. Shun Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Medical Oncologist near New York, NY.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is Dr. Shun Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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 Dr. Shun Yu accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shun Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shun Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (212) 731-6120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shun Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (212) 731-6120 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
Dr. Yu's offices are located in New York, NY and Philadelphia, PA.
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