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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What languages does Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku speak?
Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku 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. Tamashiro Tairaku. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Right Ear Infection
- Left Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Right Middle Ear Infection
- Right Otitis Media
- Right Earache
- Left Middle Ear Infection
- Left Otitis Media
- Left Earache
ICD-10 Codes:
- H65191: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear
- H65192: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, left ear
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Acute Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Jaundice
- Yellow Skin
- Yellow Eyes
- Icterus
ICD-10 Codes:
- R17: Unspecified jaundice
Which procedures does Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's office.
Does Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku in Palo Alto, 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
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's office located?
Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku's Primary Practice
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8000
Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku's Practice 2
1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-4383
What is Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184007486.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku
What is Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku's specialty?
Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Paula Tamashiro Tairaku accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paula Tamashiro Tairaku?
Please contact Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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