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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tashima, Infectious Disease Specialist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Karen Tashima, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tashima graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed her residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tashima is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tashima’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tashima’s office at (508) 675-1054.
Where did Dr. Tashima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Tashima board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Tashima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tashima speak?
Dr. Tashima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Tashima treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tashima diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tashima. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Tashima perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Tashima may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tashima's office.
Does Dr. Tashima accept my insurance?
Dr. Tashima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 675-1054 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tashima accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Tashima in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tashima's office located?
What is Dr. Tashima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tashima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396740551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tashima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tashima
What is Dr. Karen Tashima's specialty?
Dr. Tashima is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Providence, RI.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Tashima to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karen Tashima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tashima is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Karen Tashima accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Karen Tashima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Tashima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tashima's office at (508) 675-1054 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Tashima?
Please contact Dr. Tashima's office at (508) 675-1054 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Tashima have?
Dr. Karen Tashima is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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