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Dr. Diana Yu, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yu, Pulmonologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Diana Yu, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Korean, 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 (323) 442-5100.

    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 Dr. Yu treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Right lung cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Other Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Other Bronchial Tube Diseases
    • Miscellaneous Airway Disorders
    • Unspecified Bronchial Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9809: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lobar Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Lobe Infection
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Severe Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lung Valley Fever
    • Valley Fever
    • Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
    • Valley Fever in Lungs
    • Coccidioides Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malignant Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ®)
    • Cancer-related fluid in lungs
    • Cancerous pleural fluid
    • Pleural fluid from cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J910: Malignant pleural effusion

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal
    • Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
    • Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
    • Airway Examination with Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
    • Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial Fracture Reduction
    • Airway Widening Bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
    • 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
    • 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Marker Placement
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
    • Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
    • Lung Scope with Ultrasound
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with fiducial markers
    • Lung tumor marker placement
    • Bronchial scope with guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
    • 31626: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Airway Tumor Destruction
    • Bronchial Stenosis Relief
    • Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage

    CPT Codes:

    • 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Laryngoscopy with Vocal Cord Injection
    • Vocal cord injection
    • Laryngeal injection
    • Voice box injection
    • Therapeutic laryngoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31573: Laryngoscopy, flexible; with therapeutic injection(s) (eg, chemodenervation agent or corticosteroid, injected percutaneous, transoral, or via endoscope channel), unilateral

    Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yu's office located?

    Dr. Diana Yu's Primary Practice

    1701 Divisadero St

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (323) 442-5100

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    Dr. Diana Yu's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave Fl 10

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Diana Yu's Practice 3

    3100 San Pablo Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94702

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    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 1639494297.

    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. Diana Yu's specialty?

    Dr. Yu is a Pulmonologist near San Francisco, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus, Novato Community Hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare 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

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    Is Diana Yu accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Diana Yu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (323) 442-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Diana Yu?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (323) 442-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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