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Active NPI 1831103084 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Diung-Yuen Yu , MD, PhD

Dermatology • Vancouver, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Yu, MD, PhD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Vancouver, WA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Yu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 14406 NE 20TH AVE.

Dr. Yu is affiliated with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth, tangential biopsy of single skin lesion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

14406 Ne 20th Ave

Vancouver, WA 986861448

Telephone 3605713056
Fax 3605713109
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Vancouver, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +6.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.3 Yrs
State Avg: 19.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
22 Specialists

Practicing in Vancouver, WA (397 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
13.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Yu (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Vancouver Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
33 33 $255.00 $99.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-27
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License WA MD61574113

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License CA A80119

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License OR MD221732

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00A801190 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

14406 Ne 20th Ave, Vancouver, WA 986861448

Phone: 8008132000

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

10180 Se Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 970158970

Phone: 8008132000

Secondary Practice Locations

1310 Camino Del Mar Ste C

Del Mar, CA 920142501

Phone: 8582598987

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. David Young , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1659485613

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2025

Registered at 14406 NE 20TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 986861448 (Tel: 3605713056)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2025

Registered at 14406 NE 20TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 986861448 (Tel: 3605713056)

NPI Profile Active January 08, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2008

Registered at 200 W ARBOR DR, MAIL CODE 8201, SAN DIEGO, CA 921039001 (Tel: 6195431899)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2008

Registered at 200 W ARBOR DR, MAIL CODE 8201, SAN DIEGO, CA 921039001 (Tel: 6195431899)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 08, 2008

Recorded as BENJAMIN YU, M.D./PH.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 08, 2008

Dermatology (License #A80119 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831103084
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 27, 2006
Last Update: July 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

14406 Ne 20th Ave

Vancouver, WA 986861448

Phone: 3605713056

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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