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Dr. Peter Tarbox, MD

Dr. Peter Tarbox, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tarbox, Neurologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Peter Tarbox, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Tarbox graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Clinical Neurophysiology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tarbox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarbox’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarbox’s office at (210) 641-1394.

    Where did Dr. Tarbox go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Clinical Neurophysiology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Neurology; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Internal Medicine | University Of Texas Health Science Cente | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Tarbox board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Tarbox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Tarbox speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tarbox treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Tarbox 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. Tarbox. 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:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Multiple Nerve Damage from Other Disease
    • Hereditary Nerve Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy
    • Secondary Polyneuropathy
    • Systemic Disease Neuropathy
    • Nerve Damage from Underlying Condition
    • Genetic Neuropathy
    • Idiopathic Neuropathy
    • Inherited Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
    • G63: Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
    • G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • BPPV
    • Positional vertigo
    • Inner ear dizziness
    • Crystal ear problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H8113: Benign paroxysmal vertigo, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Does Dr. Tarbox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tarbox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 641-1394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tarbox accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Tarbox in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tarbox's office located?

    Dr. Peter Tarbox's Primary Practice

    5441 Babcock Rd Ste 301

    San Antonio, TX 78240

    (210) 641-1394

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    Dr. Peter Tarbox's Practice 2

    5900 Southwest Pkwy Ste 401

    Austin, TX 78735

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    Dr. Peter Tarbox's Practice 3

    4601 Hartford St

    Abilene, TX 79605

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

    Dr. Tarbox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063472678.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarbox?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Tarbox's specialty?

    Dr. Tarbox is a Neurologist near San Antonio, TX.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Peter Tarbox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tarbox is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Peterson Regional Medical Center 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 Peter Tarbox accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Tarbox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Tarbox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tarbox's office at (210) 641-1394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Tarbox?

    Please contact Dr. Tarbox's office at (210) 641-1394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Tarbox have?

    Dr. Peter Tarbox is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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