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Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez, MD

Gainesville, FL

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    Who is Dr. Taco Vasquez, Anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Taco Vasquez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taco Vasquez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taco Vasquez’s office at (352) 273-8610.

    What languages does Dr. Taco Vasquez speak?

    Dr. Taco Vasquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Taco Vasquez treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Taco Vasquez 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. Taco Vasquez. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Taco Vasquez perform?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Taco Vasquez 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. Taco Vasquez. 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Brachial Plexus Injection
    • Arm Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Block
    • Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Femoral Nerve Block
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Continuous Sciatic Nerve Pain Block
    • Femoral Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Thigh Nerve Block
    • Continuous Pain Relief Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Sciatic Nerve Catheter Infusion
    • Sciatic Nerve Block (Continuous)
    • Pain Pump for Sciatica

    CPT Codes:

    • 64448: Injection(S), Anesthetic Agent(S) And/Or Steroid; Femoral Nerve, Continuous Infusion By Catheter (Including Catheter Placement), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64446: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Mid-Back Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
    • Paravertebral Pain Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical or Thoracic Epidural/Spinal Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural steroid injection (ESI)
    • Subarachnoid injection with imaging
    • Neck or mid-back pain injection with X-ray guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 62325: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Does Dr. Taco Vasquez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taco Vasquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 273-8610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taco Vasquez accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Taco Vasquez in Gainesville, FL 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 Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Taco Vasquez's office located?

    Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 273-8610

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    Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez's Practice 3

    3480 Hull Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32607

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    What is Dr. Taco Vasquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taco Vasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346802295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taco Vasquez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taco Vasquez

    What is Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez's specialty?

    Dr. Taco Vasquez is a Anesthesiologist near Gainesville, FL. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Taco Vasquez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Taco Vasquez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Erika Taco Vasquez accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erika Taco Vasquez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taco Vasquez's office at (352) 273-8610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erika Taco Vasquez?

    Please contact Dr. Taco Vasquez's office at (352) 273-8610 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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