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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tanaka, Hepatologist in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tanaka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tanaka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tanaka’s office at (319) 356-1616.
What languages does Dr. Tanaka speak?
Dr. Tanaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tanaka treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Tanaka 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. Tanaka. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Which procedures does Dr. Tanaka perform as a Hepatologist?
As a Hepatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka may include:
- Colonic Polypectomy
- Hepatitis C Testing
- Hepatology Consultation
- Hepatology Follow Up
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Disease Consultation
- Liver Function Test
- Liver Imaging
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tanaka's office.
Does Dr. Tanaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Tanaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tanaka accept in Iowa City, IA?
Dr. Tanaka in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthPartners
Humana
Line Construction Benefit Fund
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Tanaka's office located?
What is Dr. Tanaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tanaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184098667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tanaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tanaka
What is Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka's specialty?
Dr. Tanaka is a Hepatologist near Iowa City, IA. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Tanaka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tanaka is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics 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 Tomohiro Tanaka accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?
Yes, Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tomohiro Tanaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tomohiro Tanaka?
Please contact Dr. Tanaka's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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