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Dr. Robert Yum, MD

Anesthesiologist

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yum, Anesthesiologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Robert Yum, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yum’s office at (626) 397-5000.

    Is Dr. Yum board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Yum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Yum speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Yum typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Yum 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. Yum. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery
    • C-section
    • Surgical Birth
    • Cesarean Section

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
    • O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Yum typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Yum 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. Yum. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Yum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 397-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yum accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Yum's office located?

    Dr. Robert Yum's Primary Practice

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 397-5000

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    Dr. Robert Yum's Practice 2

    800 E Colorado Blvd Ste 450

    Pasadena, CA 91101

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    Dr. Robert Yum's Practice 3

    1044 S Fair Oaks Ave

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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

    Dr. Yum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164647103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yum?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Yum's specialty?

    Dr. Yum is an Anesthesiologist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Robert Yum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yum is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Huntington Hospital, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center 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 Dr. Robert Yum accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Yum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Yum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yum's office at (626) 397-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Yum?

    Please contact Dr. Yum's office at (626) 397-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Yum's office located?

    Dr. Yum's office is located in Pasadena, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Yum have?

    Dr. Robert Yum is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.