Physician Profile
Yi-Ping J. Woo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Woo
Yi-Ping J. Woo, MD is a healthcare provider in Palo Alto, CA specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Yi-Ping trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Yi-Ping cared for 120 Medicare patients across 120 services. The services billed most often include radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine, partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (650) 825-3828
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
120 services · 120 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33427 |
32 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber | Procedure | 33257 |
22 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
21 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
12 | |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33517 |
11 | |
| Repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion | Procedure | 33464 |
11 | |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
11 |
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 thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 thoracic surgery specialists in Palo Alto 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Woo?
Dr. Woo is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Woo's address?
Dr. Woo is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Woo?
The number on file is (650) 825-3828. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Woo's NPI number?
Dr. Woo's National Provider Identifier is 1043240120. 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. Woo train?
Dr. Woo attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Woo been practicing?
Dr. Woo has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Woo perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Woo performs procedures including radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine, partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Woo confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Woo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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