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Dr. Joseph Jon Yu, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yu, Endocrinologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Jon Yu, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yu graduated from University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Dr. Yu is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (619) 543-3000.

    Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine

    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 an Endocrinologist, 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:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer
    • Papillary Thyroid Cancer
    • Follicular Thyroid Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid

    What procedures does Dr. Yu perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Yu 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. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Yu in San Diego, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Express Scripts

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Yu's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Jon Yu's Primary Practice

    3851 Shaw Ridge Rd

    San Diego, CA 92130

    (619) 543-3000

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    Dr. Joseph Jon Yu's Practice 2

    4168 Front St Ste 9111G

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    Dr. Joseph Jon Yu's Practice 3

    3955 Bonita Rd

    Bonita, CA 91902

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    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 1669464103.

    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. Joseph Jon Yu's specialty?

    Dr. Yu is a Endocrinologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Yu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Jon Yu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yu is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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

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    Is Joseph Jon Yu accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Jon Yu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Jon Yu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (619) 543-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Jon Yu?

    Please contact Dr. Yu's office at (619) 543-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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