Physician Profile
Kathy Yu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Yu
Kathy Yu, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Huntington Beach, CA. Kathy is a 2005 graduate of University of California, Geffen School of Medicine. Kathy is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Kathy cared for 1,869 Medicare patients across 3,117 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (714) 375-4224
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17742 BEACH BLVD STE 345
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,117 services · 1,869 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
804 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
243 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
155 |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
67 |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
66 |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
64 |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
53 |
| Dilation of canal between middle ear and throat (eustachian tube) on both sides of body, using endoscope inserted through nose | Procedure | 69706 |
40 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
36 |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
34 |
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.
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Huntington Beach 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Yu's specialty?
Dr. Yu is an otolaryngology in Huntington Beach, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Yu?
Dr. Yu is listed at 17742 BEACH BLVD STE 345, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Yu?
The number on file is (714) 375-4224. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?
Dr. Yu's National Provider Identifier is 1255587762. 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
What is Dr. Yu's medical education?
Dr. Yu attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Yu been practicing?
Dr. Yu has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Yu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Yu performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function, 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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.