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Dr. Song Yu, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yu, Family Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Song Yu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Yu completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (256) 378-3301.

    Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Yonsei University College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yu board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Song Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yu speak?

    Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Korean

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yu typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Yu typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Song Yu may include:

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 378-3301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Yu in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Yu's office located?

    Dr. Song Yu's Primary Practice

    2050 Gadsden Hwy Ste 104

    Birmingham, AL 35235

    (256) 378-3301

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    Dr. Song Yu's Practice 2

    4600 Highway 280

    Birmingham, AL 35242

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    What hospitals are Dr. Yu affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Yu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ascension St. Vincents East,Birmingham, AL

    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 1912927625.

    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. Song Yu's specialty?

    Dr. Yu is a Family Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Song Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Song Yu accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Song Yu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Song Yu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (256) 378-3301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Song Yu?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (256) 378-3301 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yu's office located?

    Dr. Yu's office is located in Birmingham, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Song Yu have?

    Dr. Song Yu is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.