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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Hana Yu, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Yu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yu’s office at (323) 783-4011.
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hana Yu may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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 (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Yu in Los Angeles, 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
Centene Corporation
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1275946675.
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. Hana Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Hana Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hana Yu accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hana Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hana Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hana Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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