21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tao, Internist in Milpitas, CA?
Dr. Hong Tao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Milpitas, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Tao graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tao’s office at (408) 945-2900.
Where did Dr. Tao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Internal Medicine | Bellevue Hospital Nyu School Of Med | New York University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tao board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hong Tao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tao speak?
Dr. Tao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tao typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tao typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hong Tao 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
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 (408) 945-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tao accept in Milpitas, CA?
Dr. Tao in Milpitas, 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
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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 1619054558.
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. Hong Tao's specialty?
Dr. Tao is a Internist near Milpitas, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hong Tao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tao is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hong Tao accepting new patients in Milpitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hong Tao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hong Tao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (408) 945-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hong Tao?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (408) 945-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hong Tao have?
Dr. Hong Tao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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