21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Taggarse, Hospitalist in Oro Valley, AZ?
Dr. Akash Taggarse, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oro Valley, AZ 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. Taggarse graduated from St George',s University and completed his residency at Maryland General Hospital. Dr. Taggarse is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taggarse’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taggarse’s office at (520) 399-8094.
Where did Dr. Taggarse go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)), UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL SYSTEM, BALTIMORE, MD
Residency: Maryland General Hospital
Medical School: St George',s University | St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Taggarse board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Akash Taggarse, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Taggarse speak?
Dr. Taggarse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Taggarse treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Taggarse 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. Taggarse. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Taggarse perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akash Taggarse may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Taggarse's office.
Does Dr. Taggarse accept my insurance?
Dr. Taggarse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 399-8094 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taggarse accept in Oro Valley, AZ?
Dr. Taggarse in Oro Valley, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Taggarse's office located?
Dr. Akash Taggarse's Primary Practice
1171 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd Ste 143
Oro Valley, AZ 85755
(520) 399-8094
What is Dr. Taggarse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taggarse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811063555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taggarse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taggarse
What is Dr. Akash Taggarse's specialty?
Dr. Taggarse is a Hospitalist near Oro Valley, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Taggarse to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akash Taggarse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taggarse is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake 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 Akash Taggarse accepting new patients in Oro Valley, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Akash Taggarse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akash Taggarse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taggarse's office at (520) 399-8094 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akash Taggarse?
Please contact Dr. Taggarse's office at (520) 399-8094 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Akash Taggarse have?
Dr. Akash Taggarse is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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