Quick answers
- Does Young-Kul Yoo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Young-Kul Yoo accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Young-Kul Yoo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 551 Original Medicare patients and 1,773 services for Young-Kul Yoo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Young-Kul Yoo's NPI number?
- 1548243330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Young-Kul Yoo, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 551 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,773 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)568 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)219 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)184 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)117 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)114 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Young-Kul Yoo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Young-Kul Yoo at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - HazletonHazleton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390185
Practice locations
Addresses where Young-Kul Yoo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Park PlHazle Township, PA 18202 (570) 454‑1400
- 10 Park PlaceHazle Township, PA 18202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Young-Kul Yoo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northeast Gastroenterology Center, Inc.7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northeast Gastroenterology Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548243330 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians