SYDNEY KARL YAU DPM
NPI 1609009646
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Santa Monica, CA

Q: What is Sydney Yau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sydney Yau is 1609009646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2009.

Q: What is Sydney Yau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sydney Yau was last updated on December 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since August 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 101, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(310) 828-0011(310) 828-2001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Sydney Karl Yau Dpm NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SYDNEY KARL YAU DPM (NPI 1609009646) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (E4944) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609009646

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X

Provider Legal NameSYDNEY KARL YAUCredential: DPM

Location Address2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 101Santa Monica, CA 90403-5720

Mailing Address2121 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 101Santa Monica, CA 90403-5720 · (310) 828-0011 · Fax (310) 828-2001

Phone(310) 828-0011

Fax(310) 828-2001

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 2011

✔ NPI 1609009646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Taxonomy Code213ES0103X

License✔ Licensed in CA · E4944

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, Santa Monica, CA 90403

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sydney Karl Yau Dpm is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769659812

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161205001717

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Sydney Yau reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rosalind Franklin University Health System

1,749 mi

Child Abuse Pediatrics

123 N OPLAINE RD
Gurnee, IL 60031

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Rosalind Franklin University Health
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1851106173 (847) 894-2486

Potach-Moon Podiatry Group, LLC

1,751 mi

Foot & Ankle Surgery

5610 W CERMAK RD UNIT 2
Cicero, IL 60804

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679957914 (708) 780-8661

Erie Family Health Center Inc

1,753 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

4305 W MADISON ST
Chicago, IL 60624

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
383 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548062318 (312) 666-3494

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721

This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.

241 services62 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

38 services19 patients

Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 11056

This procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.

17 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening

0%118 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

0%72 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

67%72 patients2/55-star benchmark: 91%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

15%171 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

15%308 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JAMIE ANN ELSON-WOLIN M.D.

Family Medicine

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 306
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 264-0765

RYAN CARTER

Podiatrist

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 101
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 828-0011

JOHN B. BORNSTEIN, M.D., INC.

Anesthesiology

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 264-7300

ERNEST LOUIS PRUDENTE MD

Internal Medicine

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, #306
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 829-7762

2121 SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 201
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 264-7300

ROBERT ELI COLE MD

Surgery

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, #302
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 829-4469

ELIZABETH BARON COLE R.D.N., C.H.F.S.

Dietitian, Registered

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 302
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 453-5212

RICK A RUBIN MD INC

Anesthesiology

2121 WILSHIRE BLVD, 201
SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Los Angeles County (310) 264-7300

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sydney Yau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sydney Yau is 1609009646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2009.

Where is Sydney Yau located?

Sydney Yau practices at 2121 Wilshire Blvd Suite 101, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (310) 828-0011.

What is Sydney Yau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Sydney Yau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sydney Yau is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sydney Yau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sydney Yau reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Rosalind Franklin University Health System (Gurnee, IL), Potach-Moon Podiatry Group, LLC (Cicero, IL) and Erie Family Health Center Inc (Chicago, IL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sydney Yau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sydney Yau was last updated on December 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.