21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tantuco, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Irvin Tantuco, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tantuco graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at Drexel University College Of Medicine. Dr. Tantuco is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tantuco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tantuco’s office at (713) 524-3900.
Where did Dr. Tantuco go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Hahnemann University Hospital | Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program
Medical School: Other | University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
Is Dr. Tantuco board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Irvin Tantuco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tantuco speak?
Dr. Tantuco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Tantuco treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tantuco 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. Tantuco. 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.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Excessive Sleepiness
- Sleep Disorder
- Hypersomnia
- Daytime sleepiness
- Too much sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel fistula
- Enteric fistula
- Abdominal fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K632: Fistula of intestine
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Tantuco perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Irvin Tantuco may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tantuco's office.
Does Dr. Tantuco accept my insurance?
Dr. Tantuco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 524-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tantuco accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tantuco in Houston, TX 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tantuco's office located?
Dr. Irvin Tantuco's Primary Practice
4200 Twelve Oaks Dr
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 524-3900
What is Dr. Tantuco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tantuco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508025412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tantuco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tantuco
What is Dr. Irvin Tantuco's specialty?
Dr. Tantuco is a Internist near Houston, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Tantuco to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Irvin Tantuco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tantuco is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Irvin Tantuco accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Irvin Tantuco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Irvin Tantuco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tantuco's office at (713) 524-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Irvin Tantuco?
Please contact Dr. Tantuco's office at (713) 524-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Irvin Tantuco have?
Dr. Irvin Tantuco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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