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- 10 Congress St, #340, Pasadena, CA 91105
About Dr. Yu
Based in Pasadena, CA, David D. Yu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. David graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 2,606 Medicare patients across 3,084 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1346212354 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (626) 796-5325
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10 CONGRESS ST #340
Pasadena, CA 91105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,084 services · 2,606 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
127 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
64 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
726 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
335 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
328 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
244 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Pasadena 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Yu specialize in?
Dr. Yu is an eye doctor in Pasadena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Yu located?
Dr. Yu is listed at 10 Congress St #340, Pasadena, CA 91105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yu's phone number?
The number on file is (626) 796-5325. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?
Dr. Yu's National Provider Identifier is 1346212354. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school?
Dr. Yu attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Yu been practicing?
Dr. Yu has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Yu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Yu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Yu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Yu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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