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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tan, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Spartanburg, SC?
Dr. Paul Tan, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tan graduated from University Of The City Of Manila, College Of Medicine. Dr. Tan is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan’s office at (207) 973-5042.
Where did Dr. Tan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of The City Of Manila, College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tan speak?
Dr. Tan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Tan typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Tan typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Tan may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Tan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-5042 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tan accept in Spartanburg, SC?
Dr. Tan in Spartanburg, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Tan's office located?
What is Dr. Tan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679810188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tan
What is Dr. Paul Tan's specialty?
Dr. Tan is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Spartanburg, SC.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Paul Tan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tan is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Tan accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?
Yes, Dr. Paul Tan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Tan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (207) 973-5042 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Tan?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office at (207) 973-5042 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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