Dr. Scott Taga, MD
Burlingame, CA
27 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Taga, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Burlingame, CA?
Where did Dr. Taga go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi
What languages does Dr. Taga speak?
Dr. Taga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Taga typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Taga 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. Taga. 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:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Taga typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Taga may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Taga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taga accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Taga's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Taga's office located?
What is Dr. Taga's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770667479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taga?
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