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Who is Dr. Taqi, Vascular Neurologist in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Muhammad Taqi, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taqi is fluent in English, Armenian, Persian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taqi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taqi’s office at (760) 416-4511.
What languages does Dr. Taqi speak?
Dr. Taqi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Persian
Urdu
What conditions does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Taqi typically treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Taqi 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. Taqi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Other Types of Mini-Strokes
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Atypical TIA
- Uncommon mini-stroke
- Transient cerebral ischemia
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6319: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of other precerebral artery
What procedures does a Vascular Neurologist like Dr. Taqi typically perform?
As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Taqi 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. Taqi. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
- Cerebral Angiography
- Intracranial Catheter Placement
- Brain Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Does Dr. Taqi accept my insurance?
Dr. Taqi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 416-4511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taqi accept in Santa Barbara, CA?
Dr. Taqi in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Taqi's office located?
Dr. Muhammad Taqi's Primary Practice
2403 Castillo St Ste 203
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(760) 416-4511
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 132 reviews
Office Experience
99% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
99% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
97% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Muhammad Taqi an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Taqi has been rated and reviewed by 132 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Taqi, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Taqi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taqi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013123280.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taqi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taqi
What is Dr. Muhammad Taqi's specialty?
Dr. Taqi is a Vascular Neurologist near Santa Barbara, CA.
What does a Vascular Neurologist do?
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Taqi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Taqi is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Ucla West Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica 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
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Is Muhammad Taqi accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Taqi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Taqi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taqi's office at (760) 416-4511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Taqi?
Please contact Dr. Taqi's office at (760) 416-4511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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