Gordon L Yung, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Gordon L Yung is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gordon L Yung, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in San Diego, CA. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5788dNPPES updated 2010-07-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8373, San Diego, CA 92103-9001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.6%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
200
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
181
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,176
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.61M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34.8k received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2018 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Gordon L Yung's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Gordon L Yung
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gordon L Yung for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gordon L Yung
Dr. Yung is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 543-7300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gordon L Yung
Practice Location
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8373, San Diego, CA 92103-9001
Mailing Address
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 8373, San Diego, CA 92103-9001
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