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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tachtatzis, Hepatologist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tachtatzis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tachtatzis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tachtatzis’s office at (414) 805-3310.
What languages does Dr. Tachtatzis speak?
Dr. Tachtatzis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does a Hepatologist like Dr. Tachtatzis typically treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Tachtatzis 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. Tachtatzis. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Tachtatzis typically perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Tachtatzis 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. Tachtatzis. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Does Dr. Tachtatzis accept my insurance?
Dr. Tachtatzis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-3310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tachtatzis accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Tachtatzis in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Tachtatzis' office located?
Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis' Primary Practice
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-3310
What is Dr. Tachtatzis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tachtatzis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801672282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tachtatzis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tachtatzis
What is Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis's specialty?
Dr. Tachtatzis is a Hepatologist near Milwaukee, WI.
What does a Hepatologist do?
Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case.
Is this Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tachtatzis is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, Thedacare Medical Center - Berlin, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital 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 Phaedra Tachtatzis accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
No, Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Phaedra Tachtatzis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tachtatzis's office at (414) 805-3310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Phaedra Tachtatzis?
Please contact Dr. Tachtatzis's office at (414) 805-3310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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