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Dr. Katherine Yung, MD

Dr. Katherine Yung, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yung, Otolaryngologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Katherine Yung, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yung graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis. Dr. Yung is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yung’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. Yung’s office at (415) 839-8639.

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

    • Fellowship: UCSF, Laryngology

    • Medical School: Washington Center / School of Medicine | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Yung board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Yung, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Yung speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yung treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Yung 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. Yung. 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:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Other Voice Problems
    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Voice Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Voice changes
    • Vocal issues
    • Resonance issues
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis
    • Laryngeal paralysis
    • Voice box paralysis
    • Vocal cord immobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia
    • R498: Other voice and resonance disorders
    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Laryngeal Spasm
    • Larynx Swelling
    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Vocal cord spasm
    • Throat spasm
    • Laryngospasm
    • Swollen voice box
    • Laryngeal edema
    • Throat swelling
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J385: Laryngeal spasm
    • J384: Edema of larynx
    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Foreign Body Sensation in Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort
    • Feeling something in throat
    • Throat foreign body
    • Globus sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat
    • R09A2: Foreign body sensation, throat

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Mononeuropathy
    • Localized Nerve Damage
    • Focal Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G589: Mononeuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Other Somatic Symptom Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Bruxism
    • Atypical Somatic Disorder
    • Unusual Physical Symptoms
    • Mind-Body Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F458: Other somatoform disorders

    Also known as:

    • Jaw Pain
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Temporomandibular Joint Pain
    • TMJ Pain
    • Jaw Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6884: Jaw pain

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified

    Does Dr. Yung accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yung accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 839-8639 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yung's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Yung's Primary Practice

    2100 Webster St Ste 110

    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 839-8639

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    Dr. Katherine Yung's Practice 2

    450 Sutter St Rm 933

    San Francisco, CA 94108

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    What is Dr. Yung's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Yung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508985243.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yung?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yung

    What is Dr. Katherine Yung's specialty?

    Dr. Yung is a Otolaryngologist near San Francisco, CA. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Yung to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Yung affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yung is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Katherine Yung accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Yung is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Yung offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yung's office at (415) 839-8639 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Yung?

    Please contact Dr. Yung's office at (415) 839-8639 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Yung have?

    Dr. Katherine Yung is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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