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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tasch, Pulmonologist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. James Tasch, DO is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tasch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tasch’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tasch’s office at (508) 368-3120.
What languages does Dr. Tasch speak?
Dr. Tasch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Tasch typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Tasch 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. Tasch. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Tasch typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Tasch performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tasch. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Does Dr. Tasch accept my insurance?
Dr. Tasch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 368-3120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tasch accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Tasch in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Central Mass Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tasch's office located?
What is Dr. Tasch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tasch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689031742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tasch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tasch
What is Dr. James Tasch's specialty?
Dr. Tasch is a Pulmonologist near Worcester, MA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. James Tasch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tasch is affiliated with Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, Ma, Umass Memorial Milford Regional 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Tasch accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. James Tasch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Tasch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tasch's office at (508) 368-3120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Tasch?
Please contact Dr. Tasch's office at (508) 368-3120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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