Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 310 |
|---|
Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD is a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health Medical Group - Dominican and Dignity Health Medical Network - Santa Cruz.
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
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In 2024, Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD had a list price for excision that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and surgical debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 310 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 29 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 335 |
| excision | 29 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 75 |
|---|---|
| Female | 106 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 148 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 76 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 49 |
| 85 and over | 31 |
| Less than 65 | 25 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 46 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 15 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 23 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 295 |
| excision | 23 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 68 |
|---|---|
| Female | 96 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 139 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 81 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 40 |
| 85 and over | 20 |
| Less than 65 | 23 |
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 45 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 17 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 37 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 416 |
| excision | 37 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 25 |
| reconstructive surgery | 25 |
| tissue transfer | 25 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 172 |
|---|---|
| Female | 210 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 310 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 170 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 86 |
| 85 and over | 56 |
| Less than 65 | 70 |
| Hypertension | 60 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 43 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 7 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 11 |
| Diabetes | 27 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 90 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 465 |
| excision | 62 |
| immobilization | 14 |
| minor procedures | 14 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 45 |
| reconstructive surgery | 45 |
| tissue transfer | 45 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 45 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 99 |
|---|---|
| Female | 107 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 167 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 90 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 48 |
| 85 and over | 27 |
| Less than 65 | 41 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 44 |
| Stroke | 6 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 17 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 9 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 10 |
| Diabetes | 28 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and reconstructive surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 81 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 326 |
| excision | 64 |
| hospital care | 21 |
| inpatient care | 21 |
| minor procedures | 16 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 35 |
| reconstructive surgery | 35 |
| tissue transfer | 35 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 46 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 78 |
|---|---|
| Female | 104 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 146 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 82 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 30 |
| 85 and over | 42 |
| Less than 65 | 28 |
| Hypertension | 58 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 35 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 26 |
| Depression | 25 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 33 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 295 |
| excision | 33 |
| hospital care | 22 |
| inpatient care | 22 |
| minor procedures | 20 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 42 |
| reconstructive surgery | 42 |
| tissue transfer | 42 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 42 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 68 |
|---|---|
| Female | 97 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 134 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 83 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 32 |
| 85 and over | 22 |
| Less than 65 | 28 |
| Hypertension | 57 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 43 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 20 |
| Depression | 30 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, minor procedures and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 86 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 376 |
| excision | 86 |
| hospital care | 12 |
| injections | 18 |
| inpatient care | 12 |
| minor procedures | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 67 |
|---|---|
| Female | 108 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 138 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 25 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 90 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 41 |
| 85 and over | 20 |
| Less than 65 | 24 |
| Hypertension | 59 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 46 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 24 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 22 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 21 |
| Dementia | 14 |
| Cancer | 15 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 70 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 305 |
| excision | 70 |
| hospital care | 21 |
| injections | 15 |
| inpatient care | 21 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 32 |
| reconstructive surgery | 32 |
| tissue transfer | 32 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 32 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 75 |
|---|---|
| Female | 84 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 128 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 80 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 29 |
| 85 and over | 24 |
| Less than 65 | 26 |
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 50 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 29 |
| Depression | 22 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 13 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 15 |
| Heart Failure | 21 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 11 |
| Cancer | 16 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 35 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 339 |
| excision | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 69 |
|---|---|
| Female | 100 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 126 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 76 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 48 |
| 85 and over | 20 |
| Less than 65 | 25 |
| Hypertension | 61 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 56 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 25 |
| Depression | 27 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 25 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 14 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 25 |
| Dementia | 10 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 59 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 333 |
| excision | 33 |
| hospital care | 25 |
| inpatient care | 25 |
| minor procedures | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 54 |
|---|---|
| Female | 94 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 111 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 81 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 30 |
| 85 and over | 17 |
| Less than 65 | 20 |
| Hypertension | 69 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 66 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 32 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 17 |
| Asthma | 11 |
| Osteoperosis | 20 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 18 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 9 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 23 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2023 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 149 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 326 |
| excision | 125 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 55 |
|---|---|
| Female | 90 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 97 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 64 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 41 |
| 85 and over | 22 |
| Less than 65 | 18 |
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 21 |
| Depression | 31 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 19 |
| Asthma | 0 |
| Osteoperosis | 12 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
| Diabetes | 23 |
| Dementia | 8 |
| Cancer | 23 |
The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA during 2024 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 85 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 296 |
| excision | 57 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 55 |
|---|---|
| Female | 97 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 107 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 84 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 42 |
| 85 and over | 14 |
| Less than 65 | 12 |
| Hypertension | 67 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 72 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 16 |
| Depression | 30 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 19 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 12 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 26 |
| Dementia | 0 |
| Cancer | 23 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated as a hand surgeon in SANTA CRUZ, CA were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and reconstructive surgery.
| debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) | 64 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 339 |
| excision | 53 |
| hospital care | 20 |
| immobilization | 14 |
| injections | 16 |
| inpatient care | 20 |
| minor procedures | 18 |
| plastic surgery procedures | 35 |
| reconstructive surgery | 35 |
| tissue transfer | 35 |
| wound repair (e.g. stitches) | 38 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD.
| Male | 71 |
|---|---|
| Female | 99 |
| Black / African American | 0 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 134 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| 75 to 84 | 39 |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | 24 |
| Less than 65 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.
| Hypertension | 56 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 47 |
| Stroke | 0 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 22 |
| Depression | 23 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 21 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoporosis | 12 |
| Heart Failure | 15 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 8 |
| Diabetes | 22 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 12 |
| Dementia | 7 |
| Cancer | 14 |
Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in SANTA CRUZ, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas Luen Yen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| Allergan Inc. |
$1,280
SERI $1,257 |
RESTASIS $13 |
NATRELLE $10 |
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| Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
$783
Bilayer Wound Matrix (BWM) $538 |
Flowable Wound Matrix $139 |
Integra Wound Matrix (IWM) $67 |
PriMatrix $23 |
Flowable $17 |
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| Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$444
XIAFLEX $444 |
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| Endo USA, Inc. |
$263
XIAFLEX $263 |
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| AXOGEN |
$146
AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $86 |
AxoGuard Nerve Protector $60 |
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| Other |
$439
MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $82 |
STRAVIX $32 |
SkinTE $32 |
CLARIX $29 |
AlloDerm $24 |
Other $242 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,702 |
|---|---|
| Travel and Lodging | $1,653 |
Dr. Thomas Yen practices plastic surgery and hand surgery. In addition to English, Dr. Yen (or staff) speaks Spanish and Chinese. Dr. Yen's areas of clinical interest consist of cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. He obtained his medical school training at Ohio State University College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Patients gave Dr. Yen an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). CommonSpirit Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Santa Cruz, CA.