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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanakchi, Anatomic Pathologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sally Tanakchi, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tanakchi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanakchi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanakchi’s office at (301) 480-8477.
What languages does Dr. Tanakchi speak?
Dr. Tanakchi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tanakchi treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Tanakchi 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. Tanakchi. 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:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Descending Colon Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous descending colon growth
- Descending colon adenoma
- Descending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
- Gastric Condition
- Duodenal Condition
- Digestive System Problem
- Gastric Polyp
- Duodenal Polyp
- Stomach Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
- K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified
- K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Other Intestinal Condition
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Conditions
- Gut Problems
- Digestive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6389: Other specified diseases of intestine
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
Also known as:
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophagus Disorder
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
- Atypical Lung Cells
- Lung Cytology Abnormal
- Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples
ICD-10 Codes:
- R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
Also known as:
- GERD with Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- GERD
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Esophagus Inflammation
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Inflamed Esophagus
- Sore Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Tanakchi perform as a Anatomic Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sally Tanakchi may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tanakchi's office.
Does Dr. Tanakchi accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanakchi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 480-8477 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanakchi accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Tanakchi in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Community Health Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tanakchi's office located?
Dr. Sally Tanakchi's Primary Practice
6655 Alvarado Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
(301) 480-8477
What is Dr. Tanakchi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanakchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164921763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanakchi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanakchi
What is Dr. Sally Tanakchi's specialty?
Dr. Tanakchi is a Anatomic Pathologist near San Diego, CA. A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease. Contact Dr. Tanakchi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sally Tanakchi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanakchi is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Anatomic Pathologist?
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Is Sally Tanakchi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sally Tanakchi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sally Tanakchi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanakchi's office at (301) 480-8477 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sally Tanakchi?
Please contact Dr. Tanakchi's office at (301) 480-8477 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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