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BENJAMIN POCHANG YU MD
NPI 1972617546
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Redding, CA

Active since August 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101, REDDING, CA 96002(530) 392-4399(530) 927-5353 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 23, 2026, Mar 29, 2018, Mar 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Pochang Yu Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN POCHANG YU MD (NPI 1972617546) is an individual psychiatry provider in Redding, California, licensed in California (A73887) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972617546
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN POCHANG YUCredential: MD
Location Address415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101Redding, CA 96002-0181
Mailing Address415 Knollcrest Dr Ste 101Redding, CA 96002-0181 · (530) 392-4399 · Fax (530) 927-5353
Fax(530) 927-5353
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1972617546 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A73887
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License A73887 (CA)
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101, Redding, CA 96002

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

Benjamin Pochang Yu Md 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 ID2567454168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040401001845
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Yu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatry
1742 OREGON STREET
Redding, CA 96001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
Community/Behavioral Health
6302 THIRTEENTH AVE
Lucerne, CA 95458
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
69 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96002 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$176.60 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $44.15 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Physician Assistant
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Physician Assistant
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Social Worker (Clinical)
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Marriage & Family Therapist
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Physician Assistant
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Physician Assistant
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Counselor (Professional)
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002
Physician Assistant
415 KNOLLCREST DR STE 101
REDDING, CA 96002

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 Benjamin Yu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Yu is 1972617546. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Yu located?

Benjamin Yu practices at 415 Knollcrest Dr Ste 101, Redding, CA 96002. The listed phone number is (530) 392-4399.

What is Benjamin Yu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Benjamin Yu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Yu 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 Benjamin Yu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Yu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Native American Mental Health Services Corporation (Redding, CA) and County Of Lake (Lucerne, CA). 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 Benjamin Yu'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 Benjamin Yu was last updated on September 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 days 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.