Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tigas, Endocrinologist in Worcester, MA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tigas?
Dr. Mira Tigas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tigas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid Ultrasound, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Worcester, MA community, Dr. Tigas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tigas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: University of Philippines - Manila College of Medicine, Ermita, 1055 Manila
Is Dr. Tigas board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Mira Tigas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tigas speak?
Dr. Tigas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Tigas typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Tigas 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. Tigas. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Tigas typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mira Tigas may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Tigas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tigas accept my insurance?
Dr. Tigas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 856-3115 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tigas accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Tigas in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tigas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tigas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tigas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of UMass Memorial Medical Group
What is Dr. Tigas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tigas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083697924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tigas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tigas