Michael Yu, M.D
Michael Yu is a Family Medicine specialist based in Newport Beach, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Michael Yu, M.D in person in Newport Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5966dNPPES updated 2010-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
361 Hospital Rd 322, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3522
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.88%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
269
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
290
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,316
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $750k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Michael Yu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 3579, Newport Beach, CA 92659-8579
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Michael Yu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Yu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Newport Beach 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 Michael Yu
NPI records show Dr. Yu as active with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 574-0777.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Yu
Practice Location
361 Hospital Rd 322, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3522
Mailing Address
Po Box 3579, Newport Beach, CA 92659-8579
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