20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanaka, Pediatrician in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Tara Tanaka, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Burlingame, CA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tanaka graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed her residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Tanaka is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanaka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanaka’s office at (650) 259-5050.
Where did Dr. Tanaka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Francisco | University of California (San Francisco) Program
Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL | University of Hawaii
Is Dr. Tanaka board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Tara Tanaka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Pediatrics since 2002
What languages does Dr. Tanaka speak?
Dr. Tanaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tanaka typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tanaka 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. Tanaka. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tanaka typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tanaka 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. Tanaka. 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
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Tanaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 259-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanaka accept in Burlingame, CA?
Dr. Tanaka in Burlingame, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tanaka's office located?
Dr. Tara Tanaka's Primary Practice
1720 El Camino Real Ste 205
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-5050
What is Dr. Tanaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003913690.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanaka
What is Dr. Tara Tanaka's specialty?
Dr. Tanaka is a Pediatrician near Burlingame, 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. Tara Tanaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanaka is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Tara Tanaka accepting new patients in Burlingame, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tara Tanaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Tanaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (650) 259-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Tanaka?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (650) 259-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tara Tanaka have?
Dr. Tara Tanaka is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pediatrics.
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