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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tarakad, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Arjun Tarakad is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tarakad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarakad’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarakad’s office.
Where did Dr. Tarakad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Tarakad speak?
Dr. Tarakad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tarakad treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tarakad 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. Tarakad. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Blepharospasm
- Eyelid Disorder
- Benign essential blepharospasm
- Eyelid Spasms
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- Involuntary Eye Twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- G245: Blepharospasm
Also known as:
- Right-Sided Hemifacial Spasm
- Bilateral Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Right Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Right Facial Contractions
- Both Sides Facial Twitch
- Involuntary Facial Contractions (both sides)
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5131: Clonic hemifacial spasm, right
- G5133: Clonic hemifacial spasm, bilateral
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Left Hemifacial Spasm
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Left Facial Twitch
- Left Facial Muscle Spasm
- Left Side Facial Tic
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left
What procedures does Dr. Tarakad perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Tarakad 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. Tarakad. 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:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
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
Does Dr. Tarakad accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarakad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarakad accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Tarakad 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tarakad's office located?
Dr. Arjun Tarakad's Practice 3
6501 Fannin St Ste NB-302
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 798-6151
What is Dr. Tarakad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarakad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962793661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarakad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarakad
What is Dr. Arjun Tarakad's specialty?
Dr. Tarakad is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Tarakad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Arjun Tarakad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tarakad is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Houston Methodist West Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus 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
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Is Arjun Tarakad accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Arjun Tarakad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arjun Tarakad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tarakad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arjun Tarakad?
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