Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Young-Kul Yoo, MD
Gastroenterology · Hazleton, PA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Yoo 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. Yoo
Dr. Young-Kul Yoo is a gastroenterology specialist in Hazleton, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Yoo performed 2,444 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Yoo received a total of $5,643 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 365 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Yoo 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in PA
$5,643 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,444
Medicare services
Top 5% in PA for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
639 | $29 | $75 |
| Special tissue stain and interpretation A laboratory test using special stains to examine tissue samples, including the pathologist's review and written report of the findings. |
268 | $9 | $25 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
245 | $21 | $50 |
| 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. |
228 | $59 | $115 |
| 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. |
228 | $91 | $155 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
180 | $28 | $80 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
126 | $93 | $750 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
120 | $99 | $500 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
118 | $100 | $205 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
78 | $193 | $950 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
63 | $76 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
47 | $38 | $85 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
46 | $133 | $250 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, additional An extra laboratory procedure to apply special stains to tissue slides for detailed examination. |
25 | $25 | $50 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
21 | $118 | $700 |
| 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 | $114 | $190 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $806/year across 7 years
Top 29% in PA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
34
Companies
365
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,272
2023
$852
2022
$1,187
2021
$1,157
2020
$444
2019
$333
2018
$398
Payments by company (2024)
ABBVIE INC.
$166
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$163
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$156
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$138
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$87
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$83
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$61
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Celgene Corporation
$45
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$43
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
QOL Medical, LLC
$26
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 38.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$907
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$713
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$561
AbbVie Inc.
$366
ABBVIE INC.
$362
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$336
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$287
PFIZER INC.
$227
Axonics, Inc.
$221
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$219
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$213
Celgene Corporation
$163
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$157
Allergan Inc.
$75
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$74
GENZYME CORPORATION
$70
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
Ardelyx, Inc.
$67
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$64
AbbVie, Inc.
$61
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$55
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$55
Lilly USA, LLC
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
UCB, Inc.
$30
Shire North American Group Inc
$27
QOL Medical, LLC
$26
Meridian Bioscience Inc.
$24
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$21
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$13
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 38.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
APRISO · Aemcolo · Amitiza · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · CIMZIA · CLENPIQ · CREON · Cimzia · Cologuard Collection Kit · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · LINZESS · Linzess · MOTEGRITY · Motegrity · OMVOH · PLENVU · REBYOTA · RELISTOR ORAL · REMICADE · RESMETIROM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · TREMFYA · TRULANCE · Talicia · Trulance · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
22
County median income
$62,321
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - HAZLETON
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Yoo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in PA), with 20 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. Yoo experienced with tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Yoo performed 639 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Yoo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Yoo received a total of $5,643 from 34 companies across 365 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Yoo's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Hazleton?
Dr. Yoo's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Yoo) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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