Karina Yu
NPI 1790226041 · Otolaryngology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karina Yu is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1790226041).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790226041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125070899 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 53 | 16 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 41 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 20 | 15 |
| Omeprazole | 18 | 12 |
| Nystatin | 14 | — |
| Prednisone | 12 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 1 record (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
- 2017-03-19
- Last updated
- 2022-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karina Yu's NPI number?
- Karina Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790226041, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karina Yu's specialty?
- Karina Yu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karina Yu located?
- Karina Yu's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611-5975.
- What is Karina Yu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karina Yu is (312) 695-8182.
- Does Karina Yu accept Medicare?
- Karina Yu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karina Yu's NPI active?
- Yes — Karina Yu's NPI (1790226041) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.