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Dr. James Tatum, MD

Plano, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tatum, Diagnostic Radiologist in Plano, TX?

    Dr. James Tatum, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Plano, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tatum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tatum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tatum’s office at (409) 772-1221.

    What languages does Dr. Tatum speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tatum treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Tatum 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. Tatum. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I607: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from unspecified intracranial artery
    • I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63312: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
    • I618: Other nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage
    • I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Dissection
    • Aneurysms
    • Torn Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Dissection
    • Carotid Artery Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7771: Dissection of carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Skull or Head Scan
    • Unusual Head Imaging
    • Atypical Skull Scan
    • Abnormal Brain Scan (general)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R930: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Clot Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Tatum perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Tatum 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. Tatum. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Also known as:

    • Head or Neck Vessel Embolization
    • Vascular Occlusion (Head/Neck)
    • Extracranial Embolization
    • Tumor Embolization (Head/Neck)

    CPT Codes:

    • 61626: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; non-central nervous system, head or neck (extracranial, brachiocephalic branch)

    Also known as:

    • Targeted Drug Delivery to Brain Blood Vessels
    • Intracranial Drug Infusion
    • Endovascular Brain Therapy
    • Cerebral Arterial Infusion
    • Brain Catheter Drug Delivery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61650: Endovascular intracranial prolonged administration of pharmacologic agent(s) other than for thrombolysis, arterial, including catheter placement, diagnostic angiography, and imaging guidance; initial vascular territory

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Tatum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tatum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-1221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tatum accept in Plano, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tatum's office located?

    Dr. James Tatum's Primary Practice

    1820 Preston Park Blvd Ste 2400

    Plano, TX 75093

    (409) 772-1221

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    Denton Regional Medical Center

    3535 S I35 Frontage Rd

    Denton, TX 76210

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    Dr. James Tatum's Practice 3

    6200 W Parker Rd

    Plano, TX 75093

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

    Dr. Tatum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528102670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tatum?

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

    What is Dr. James Tatum's specialty?

    Dr. Tatum is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Plano, TX. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Tatum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Tatum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tatum is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney, Texas Health Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, Lake Granbury 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 James Tatum accepting new patients in Plano, TX?

    Yes, Dr. James Tatum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Tatum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tatum's office at (409) 772-1221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Tatum?

    Please contact Dr. Tatum's office at (409) 772-1221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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