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Dr. Dina Taarea, DO

Dr. Dina Taarea, DO

Hospitalist, Internist

Baton Rouge, LA

    Who is Dr. Taarea, Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Dina Taarea, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taarea is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taarea’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taarea’s office at (225) 765-5864.

    What languages does Dr. Taarea speak?

    Dr. Taarea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Taarea typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Taarea 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. Taarea. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Taarea typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Dina Taarea may include:

    Please contact Dr. Taarea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Taarea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taarea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taarea accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Taarea in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Taarea's office located?

    Dr. Dina Taarea's Primary Practice

    17000 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    (225) 765-5864

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    Dr. Dina Taarea's Practice 2

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    Dr. Dina Taarea's Practice 3

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd

    Luling, LA 70070

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    What is Dr. Taarea's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taarea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891181061.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taarea?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taarea

    What is Dr. Dina Taarea's specialty?

    Dr. Taarea is a Hospitalist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Dina Taarea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Taarea is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Dina Taarea accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    No, Dr. Dina Taarea is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dina Taarea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taarea's office at (225) 765-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dina Taarea?

    Please contact Dr. Taarea's office at (225) 765-5864 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Taarea's office located?

    Dr. Taarea's offices are located in Baton Rouge, LA and Luling, LA.