Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Taira, Radiation Oncologist in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Al Taira, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Mateo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Taira completed his residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Taira is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taira’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taira’s office at (650) 696-4509.
Where did Dr. Taira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals | University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle, Wa, United States
Is Dr. Taira board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Al Taira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Taira speak?
Dr. Taira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Taira typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Taira 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. Taira. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Taira typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Taira 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. Taira. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Placement of Markers for Chest Radiation
- Radiation Therapy Marker Placement (Abdominal/Pelvic)
- Thoracic Radiation Guidance Device Placement
- Fiducial Marker Insertion (Chest)
- Intra-thoracic Dosimeter Placement
- Fiducial Marker Placement
- Radiation Guidance Device Insertion
- Internal Radiation Markers
CPT Codes:
- 32553: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), percutaneous, intra-thoracic, single or multiple
- 49411: Placement of interstitial device(s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), percutaneous, intra-abdominal, intra-pelvic (except prostate), and/or retroperitoneum, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Vaginal Radiation Afterloader Insertion
- Vaginal Brachytherapy Device
- Internal Radiation Apparatus
- Vaginal Radiation Delivery
CPT Codes:
- 57156: Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Does Dr. Taira accept my insurance?
Dr. Taira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 696-4509 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taira accept in San Mateo, CA?
Dr. Taira in San Mateo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Taira's office located?
What is Dr. Taira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346322567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taira
What is Dr. Al Taira's specialty?
Dr. Taira is a Radiation Oncologist near San Mateo, CA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Al Taira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taira is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Al Taira accepting new patients in San Mateo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Al Taira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Al Taira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taira's office at (650) 696-4509 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Al Taira?
Please contact Dr. Taira's office at (650) 696-4509 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Al Taira have?
Dr. Al Taira is certified by the American Board of Radiology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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