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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Epilepsy Specialist in Oceanside, NY?
Dr. Calvin Yu, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (877) 768-8462.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As a Epilepsy 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.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40401: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Yu perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Calvin Yu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yu's office.
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 768-8462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Oceanside, NY?
Dr. Yu in Oceanside, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
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 1407388374.
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. Calvin Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Epilepsy Specialist near Oceanside, NY. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Calvin Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, The Mount Sinai Hospital 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 Calvin Yu accepting new patients in Oceanside, NY?
Yes, Dr. Calvin Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Calvin Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (877) 768-8462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Calvin Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (877) 768-8462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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