Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Diana Yu, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
505 PARNASSUS AVE FL 10, San Francisco, CA 94143
4154765897
In practice since 2010 (16 years)
NPI: 1639494297 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Yu from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Yu

Dr. Diana Yu is a pulmonary disease specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yu performed 622 Medicare services across 459 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yu received a total of $17,652 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pulmonary disease. 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.

✓ 16 years in practice ▲ 622 Medicare services $17,652 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
622
Medicare services
Bottom 47% in CA for pulmonary disease
459
Unique beneficiaries
$115
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~39 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, 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.
157 $125 $773
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 79 $156 $1,085
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
78 $187 $1,545
Ultrasound scan of chest
An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest.
59 $23 $151
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes.
42 $183 $6,499
Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope
Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus.
37 $31 $1,641
Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways
This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation.
30 $83 $8,175
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment
A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found.
29 $58 $694
Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung
A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung.
27 $96 $3,744
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.
21 $88 $577
Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection
This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing.
18 $8 $1,971
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
18 $95 $4,326
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes.
14 $190 $6,762
Placement of radiation therapy markers in lung airways
A procedure where small markers are placed into the airways of the lung using an endoscope to assist with radiation therapy targeting.
13 $111 $5,378
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 ↗
$17,652
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,522/year across 7 years
Top 10% in CA for pulmonary disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
57
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
$6,351 (36.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,018 (34.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,283 (29.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$3,085
2023
$7,132
2022
$1,125
2021
$982
2020
$120
2019
$2,696
2018
$2,512

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$2,893
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
Olympus America Inc.
$73
Pulmonx Corporation
$19
Top 3 companies account for 99.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$4,943
Abbott Laboratories
$3,854
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$2,893
Pulmonx Corporation
$2,353
Auris Health, Inc.
$1,429
Covidien LP
$894
Boston Scientific Corporation
$535
Ethicon Inc.
$444
Medtronic, Inc.
$100
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$81
Olympus America Inc.
$73
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$39
CoapTech, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 66.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACQUIRE · ALAIR · CHARTIS CATHETER · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · EYLEA · FREESTYLE LIBRE PRO · GENERAL PULMONARY · ILLUMISITE · ION · Monarch · Monarch Platform · PUMA-G System · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · Single-Use flexible Video Bronchoscope · Spiration Valve System · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE · superDimension
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 (36%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for pulmonary disease in CA.

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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 mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of CA peers, with 16 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, complex (40-54 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yu performed 157 office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 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 $17,652 from 13 companies across 57 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 pulmonary diseases in San Francisco?
Dr. Yu's average Medicare payment per service is $115. 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 →