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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Talavera, Hospitalist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Karla Talavera, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Talavera is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Talavera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Talavera’s office at (520) 296-3211.
What languages does Dr. Talavera speak?
Dr. Talavera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Talavera treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Talavera 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. Talavera. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Talavera perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Karla Talavera may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Talavera's office.
Does Dr. Talavera accept my insurance?
Dr. Talavera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 296-3211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Talavera accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Talavera in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Family Health Network
GEMCare
Hawaii Laborers Joint Trust Fund
Managed Care of America
Medicare
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Talavera's office located?
What is Dr. Talavera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Talavera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417377607.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Talavera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Talavera
What is Dr. Karla Talavera's specialty?
Dr. Talavera is a Hospitalist near Tucson, AZ. 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. Contact Dr. Talavera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karla Talavera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Talavera is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kootenai Health 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Karla Talavera accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Karla Talavera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karla Talavera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Talavera's office at (520) 296-3211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karla Talavera?
Please contact Dr. Talavera's office at (520) 296-3211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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