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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tapia, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Shannon Tapia, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tapia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapia’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapia’s office at (303) 225-4246.
What languages does Dr. Tapia speak?
Dr. Tapia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tapia typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tapia 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. Tapia. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutritional Marasmus
- Malnutrition
- Severe calorie deficiency
- Wasting malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E41: Nutritional marasmus
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tapia typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shannon Tapia may include:
Please contact Dr. Tapia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tapia accept my insurance?
Dr. Tapia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 225-4246 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tapia accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Tapia in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tapia's office located?
What is Dr. Tapia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851610406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tapia
What is Dr. Shannon Tapia's specialty?
Dr. Tapia is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Shannon Tapia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tapia is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital 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 a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Shannon Tapia accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Shannon Tapia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shannon Tapia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tapia's office at (303) 225-4246 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shannon Tapia?
Please contact Dr. Tapia's office at (303) 225-4246 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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