Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tafoya, Family Medicine Specialist in Las Vegas, NM?
Where did Dr. Tafoya go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tafoya speak?
Dr. Tafoya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tafoya typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tafoya 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. Tafoya. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tafoya typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jesus Tafoya may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Tafoya's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tafoya accept my insurance?
Dr. Tafoya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 425-2662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tafoya accept in Las Vegas, NM?
Dr. Tafoya in Las Vegas, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tafoya's office located?
Dr. Jesus Tafoya's Primary Practice
2515 Ridge Runner Rd
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-2662
What hospitals are Dr. Tafoya affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tafoya has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tafoya's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tafoya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992118145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tafoya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tafoya