Who is Dr. Tarkoff, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Miami, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tarkoff?
Dr. Joshua Tarkoff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tarkoff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Telemedicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Miami, FL community, Dr. Tarkoff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tarkoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Tarkoff speak?
Dr. Tarkoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Tarkoff typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Tarkoff 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. Tarkoff. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Tarkoff typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Tarkoff may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Tarkoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tarkoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarkoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 662-8357 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tarkoff accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Tarkoff in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Tarkoff's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tarkoff affiliated with?
Dr. Tarkoff has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tarkoff's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarkoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245472190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarkoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarkoff