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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tao, Hospitalist in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Bo Tao, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bel Air, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tao’s office at (443) 643-1508.
What languages does Dr. Tao speak?
Dr. Tao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tao typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tao typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Bo Tao may include:
Please contact Dr. Tao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 643-1508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tao accept in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Tao in Bel Air, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Jefferson Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1942792072.
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. Bo Tao's specialty?
Dr. Tao is a Hospitalist near Bel Air, MD.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Bo Tao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tao is affiliated with Christianacare, Union Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bo Tao accepting new patients in Bel Air, MD?
Yes, Dr. Bo Tao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bo Tao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (443) 643-1508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bo Tao?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (443) 643-1508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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