Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Michael Yu, M.D.

Family Medicine · Redondo Beach, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2114 ARTESIA BLVD, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
3108026177
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1366581290 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yu

Dr. Michael Yu is a family medicine specialist in Redondo Beach, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yu performed 513 Medicare services across 431 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yu received a total of $3,536 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 198 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 42% volume in CA $3,536 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
513
Medicare services
Top 42% in CA for family medicine
431
Unique beneficiaries
$89
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~27 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
135 $59 $135
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
125 $140 $225
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
122 $88 $180
Flu vaccine, high-dose
High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe.
25 $72 $120
Flu vaccine administration
This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient.
25 $33 $38
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead
A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report.
24 $10 $65
Transitional care management, high complexity
Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem.
20 $229 $400
Chest X-ray, 2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall.
13 $24 $75
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
12 $2 $11
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
12 $129 $250
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,536
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $589/year across 6 years
Top 11% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
198
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,536 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$544
2023
$782
2022
$256
2020
$237
2019
$762
2018
$956

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$191
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$55
PFIZER INC.
$52
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$888
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$357
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$301
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$271
Novo Nordisk Inc
$216
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$216
PFIZER INC.
$199
Lilly USA, LLC
$129
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$98
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$83
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Exact Sciences Corporation
$69
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$69
Amgen Inc.
$63
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$61
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$57
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$48
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$44
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
AbbVie, Inc.
$25
Bioventus LLC
$24
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$19
Shire North American Group Inc
$19
Vertiflex, Inc.
$18
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$18
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Abbott Laboratories
$13
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AJOVY · AREXVY · Aemcolo · Amitiza · BEYFORTUS · BREZTRI · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Durolane · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT · FORTEO · GARDASIL · INFLECTRA · JANUVIA · Kerendia · LEQVIO · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NURTEC ODT · Otovel · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SIMPONI ARIA · STIOLTO · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · Superion ISS · Synthroid · TRADJENTA · TRINTELLIX · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VOQUEZNA · Vascepa · Veozah · Wegovy · Xofluza · ZORYVE
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
3,003
Per 100K population
30.5
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MED CTR TORRANCE
2.5 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Yu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Yu experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yu performed 135 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Yu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yu received a total of $3,536 from 34 companies across 198 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Yu's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Redondo Beach?
Dr. Yu's average Medicare payment per service is $89. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Yu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →