Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Kathy Yu, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Yu graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed her residency at Unc Hosps. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (919) 942-7278.
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Unc Hosps
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Yu board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kathy Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Yu treat?
As a 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:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Chronic Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
- Persistent tonsil issues
- Long-term adenoid problems
- Chronic throat issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
- J358: Other chronic diseases of tonsils and adenoids
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
- H65196: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, bilateral
Also known as:
- Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
- Tonsillitis
- Repeated tonsil infection
- Recurring tonsillitis
- Chronic tonsillitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 942-7278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Yu in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
Dr. Kathy Yu's Primary Practice
1838 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 942-7278
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 1568414217.
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. Kathy Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is a Specialist near Chapel Hill, NC. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathy Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Kathy Yu accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Kathy Yu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathy Yu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (919) 942-7278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathy Yu?
Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (919) 942-7278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathy Yu have?
Dr. Kathy Yu is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
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