Young-Kul Yoo, MD
NPI 1548243330 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hazleton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Young-Kul Yoo, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hazleton, PA (NPI 1548243330).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548243330
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD 034976 E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,722 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 568 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 219 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 184 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 117 | $138 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 114 | $35 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 240 | 76 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 166 | 54 |
| Omeprazole | 155 | 44 |
| Mesalamine | 53 | 12 |
| Sulfasalazine | 29 | — |
| Mesalaminebrand: Mesalamine Er | 26 | — |
| Colestipol Hcl | 21 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,272 across 65 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
- 2005-11-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Young-Kul Yoo's NPI number?
- Young-Kul Yoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548243330, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Young-Kul Yoo's specialty?
- Young-Kul Yoo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Young-Kul Yoo located?
- Young-Kul Yoo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 East 36th St, Hazleton, PA 18202.
- What is Young-Kul Yoo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Young-Kul Yoo is (570) 454-1400.
- Does Young-Kul Yoo accept Medicare?
- Young-Kul Yoo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Young-Kul Yoo's NPI active?
- Yes — Young-Kul Yoo's NPI (1548243330) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.