20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tarn, Family Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Derjung Tarn is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tarn graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at USC-Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Tarn is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarn’s office at (310) 319-4700.
Where did Dr. Tarn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: USC-Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Medical School: New York Medical College
Is Dr. Tarn board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Derjung Tarn is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tarn speak?
Dr. Tarn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tarn typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tarn 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. Tarn. 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 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tarn typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Derjung Tarn may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Tarn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tarn accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarn accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Tarn in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tarn's office located?
Dr. Derjung Tarn's Primary Practice
1920 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 319-4700
What is Dr. Tarn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235153040.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarn
What is Dr. Derjung Tarn's specialty?
Dr. Tarn is a Family Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Derjung Tarn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tarn is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derjung Tarn accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Derjung Tarn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derjung Tarn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tarn's office at (310) 319-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derjung Tarn?
Please contact Dr. Tarn's office at (310) 319-4700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derjung Tarn have?
Dr. Derjung Tarn is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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