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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tao, Cardiologist in Middletown, CT?
Dr. Michael Tao, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Middletown, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tao’s office at (860) 347-4258.
What languages does Dr. Tao speak?
Dr. Tao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tao treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tao 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. Tao. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Repeated Falls
- Falls
- Frequent Falling
- Recurrent Falls
- Balance Problems Leading to Falls
ICD-10 Codes:
- R296: Repeated falls
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tao perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Tao may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tao's office.
Does Dr. Tao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 347-4258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tao accept in Middletown, CT?
Dr. Tao in Middletown, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tao's office located?
What is Dr. Tao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528558178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tao
What is Dr. Michael Tao's specialty?
Dr. Tao is a Cardiologist near Middletown, CT. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Tao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Tao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tao is affiliated with Middlesex Hospital, Hartford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Michael Tao accepting new patients in Middletown, CT?
Yes, Dr. Michael Tao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Tao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (860) 347-4258 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Tao?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (860) 347-4258 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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