DR. JENNIFER YU M.D.
NPI 1780079152
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Santa Cruz, CA


Quality Rating: 96.5 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since April 02, 2015

Contact Information

1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
SANTA CRUZ, CA
ZIP 95065
Phone: (831) 462-4444
Fax: (831) 462-4488

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 11
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JENNIFER YU

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jennifer Yu, a provider established in Santa Cruz, California with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and more than 11 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780079152 assigned on April 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208100000X with license number A168511 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1780079152
Provider Name
DR. JENNIFER YU M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Location Phone
(831) 462-4444
Location Fax
(831) 462-4488
Mailing Address
3400 DATA DR ATTN CREDENTIALING/PAYER ENROLLMENT RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2015
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-02-2015
Last Update Date
08-31-2020
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Secondary Locations

  • 100 Madison Ave
    Morristown, NJ 07960
    (973) 971-5000

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
208100000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A168511
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jennifer Yu is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Jennifer Yu is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456684414

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20200811001980

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies (DA000N)

    Extension drainage tubing, any type, any length, with connector/adaptor, for use with urinary leg bag or urostomy pouch, each (HCPCS:A4331)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms (HCPCS:E0165)

    2 DME suppliers used 93 Medicare Claims 93 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty (HCPCS:E0181)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

  • DME-Hospital Beds (DB000N)

    Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress (HCPCS:E0260)

    2 DME suppliers used 99 Medicare Claims 99 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) (HCPCS:E0630)

    1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Patient lift, electric with seat or sling (HCPCS:E0635)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, headrest, cushioned, any type, including fixed mounting hardware, each (HCPCS:E0955)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type (HCPCS:E1020)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

    2 DME suppliers used 14 Medicare Claims 34 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD021N)

    Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware for joystick, other control interface or positioning accessory (HCPCS:E1028)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 35 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Manual adult size wheelchair, includes tilt in space (HCPCS:E1161)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    2 DME suppliers used 21 Medicare Claims 21 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Standard wheelchair (HCPCS:K0001)

    1 DME suppliers used 100 Medicare Claims 100 Services Paid

  • DME-Wheelchairs (DD000N)

    Lightweight wheelchair (HCPCS:K0003)

    1 DME suppliers used 45 Medicare Claims 45 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:K0738)

    2 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Repair or nonroutine service for durable medical equipment other than oxygen equipment requiring the skill of a technician, labor component, per 15 minutes (HCPCS:K0739)

    3 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 115 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone, each (HCPCS:A4344)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF008N)

    Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer, or hydrophilic, etc.), each (HCPCS:A4351)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 2200 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)

    3 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 46 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each (HCPCS:A4358)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Lubricant, per ounce (HCPCS:A4402)

    2 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 216 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF010N)

    Leg strap; foam or fabric, replacement only, per set (HCPCS:A5114)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 24 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

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

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.

This service was performed 51 times for 40 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 142 times for 103 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

This service was performed 37 times for 27 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

This service was performed 58 times for 56 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 46 times for 46 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, each additional extremity

This procedure involves injecting a special chemical into 1-4 muscles in an arm or leg to temporarily paralyze them. This can help manage pain or muscle disorders. If needed, the process can be repeated on an additional limb.

This service was performed 45 times for 23 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 1-4 muscles, first extremity

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific muscles in your arm or leg, causing temporary paralysis. It targets 1-4 muscles in the first extremity. It's often used to manage conditions that cause muscle spasms or overactivity.

This service was performed 36 times for 21 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on arm or leg, 5 or more muscles, first extremity

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific muscles in an arm or leg to temporarily paralyze them. It's typically used to manage muscular disorders or reduce muscle activity. The process targets 5 or more muscles in the first extremity.

This service was performed 30 times for 19 patients

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit

Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.

This service was performed 22,956 times for 40 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle

This procedure involves a needle that measures the electrical activity in your muscles. A chemical is then injected to temporarily paralyze the nerve muscle. This helps in diagnosing and treating certain muscle or nerve conditions.

This service was performed 71 times for 41 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 361 times for 124 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

This service was performed 208 times for 106 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 44 times for 29 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 96.5, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 96.5 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 80.34

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: N/A

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: N/A

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Reviews for DR. JENNIFER YU M.D.

  • 5 out of 5 stars - Review by DENNIS ***** on April 11, 2026

    Dr. Yu and her staff are the nicest,,kindest, most together and efficient and effective, medical collective/team I've had the good fortune to be a patient of, thanks to them all

  • NPI NPI Number Validation

    How NPI Validation Works

    The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

    To verify the NPI 1780079152, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

    Digit-by-digit view

    Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

    Pos 1
    1
    Doubled → 2
    Pos 2
    7
    Unchanged
    Pos 3
    8
    Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
    Pos 4
    0
    Unchanged
    Pos 5
    0
    Doubled → 0
    Pos 6
    7
    Unchanged
    Pos 7
    9
    Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
    Pos 8
    1
    Unchanged
    Pos 9
    5
    Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
    Check
    2
    Target digit
    Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

    Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

    Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

    1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1

    Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

    Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

    2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 0 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 58

    Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

    The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

    60 - 58 = 2
    This NPI is valid
    The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1780079152.

    Other Providers at the Same Location


    The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
    Nurse Practitioner (Family)
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
    Physician Assistant
    1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140
    SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780079152, enumerated as an "individual" on April 02, 2015.

    The provider is located at 1595 SOQUEL DR STE 140 SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065 and the phone number is (831) 462-4444.

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 208100000X.