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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tao, Epilepsy Specialist in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. James Tao, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Crown Point, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tao’s office at (888) 824-0200.
Is Dr. Tao board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Tao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Tao speak?
Dr. Tao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Tao typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Tao 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. Tao. 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:
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Tao typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Tao may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Tao's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 824-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tao accept in Crown Point, IN?
Dr. Tao in Crown Point, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tao's office located?
Dr. James Tao's Primary Practice
10855 Virginia St Ste 1700
Crown Point, IN 46307
(888) 824-0200
What is Dr. Tao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174674154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tao
What is Dr. James Tao's specialty?
Dr. Tao is a Epilepsy Specialist near Crown Point, IN.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. James Tao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tao is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is James Tao accepting new patients in Crown Point, IN?
Yes, Dr. James Tao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Tao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (888) 824-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Tao?
Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (888) 824-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Tao have?
Dr. James Tao is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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