Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Taira, Family Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Taira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville
Is Dr. Taira board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karl Taira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Taira speak?
Dr. Taira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taira typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taira typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Taira may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Taira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taira accept my insurance?
Dr. Taira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 839-0910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taira accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Taira in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Taira's office located?
Dr. Karl Taira's Primary Practice
969 N Mason Rd Ste 145
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 839-0910
What hospitals are Dr. Taira affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Taira has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Taira's NPI number?A 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 1457582082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taira