Nelson Yu, MD
NPI 1447297601 · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Granite City, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Yu, MD is a Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Granite City, IL (NPI 1447297601).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447297601
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 03615448 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
535 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 194 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 85 | $155 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 74 | $9 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 60 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 59 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 348 | 159 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 68 | 18 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 61 | 24 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 58 | 26 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 54 | 19 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 53 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$911 across 23 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-31
- Last updated
- 2026-04-19
- Certified
- 2026-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Yu's NPI number?
- Nelson Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447297601, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Yu's specialty?
- Nelson Yu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Yu located?
- Nelson Yu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2044 Madison Ave Ste 15, Granite City, IL 62040-4641.
- What is Nelson Yu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Yu is (618) 798-8405.
- Does Nelson Yu accept Medicare?
- Nelson Yu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Yu's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Yu's NPI (1447297601) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.