30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist in Glen Carbon, IL?
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: Cleveland Chiropractic College | University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Yu board certified as a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nelson Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- Filipino; Pilipino
- French
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Tamil
- Turkish
- Yoruba
What conditions does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Sleep 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Sleep Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Yu may include:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Management
- Narcolepsy Evaluation
- Sleep Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Consultation
- Sleep Medicine Follow Up
- Sleep Studies
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 (509) 221-5222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in Glen Carbon, IL?
Dr. Yu in Glen Carbon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
Dr. Nelson Yu's Primary Practice
4230 S State Route 159
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(509) 221-5222
What hospitals are Dr. Yu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?A 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 1447297601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu