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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. Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Sutter Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Paula Tamashiro Tairaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamashiro Tairaku is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Novato Community Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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