Dr. Gordon Taylor, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

Altoona, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Taylor, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Altoona, PA?

Dr. Gordon Taylor, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office at (814) 946-2011.

What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?

Dr. Taylor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor. 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:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

Also known as:

Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Complicationss
Diabetes Type 2
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Complications
Diabetes Related Health Problems
Advanced Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adult-Onset Diabetes
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

ICD-10 Codes:

E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Also known as:

Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Kidney Failure
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD Stage 3a
Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
N186: End stage renal disease

Also known as:

Generalized Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Overall Body Weakness
Widespread Muscle Weakness
Systemic Muscle Weakness

ICD-10 Codes:

M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taylor typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gordon Taylor may include:

Please contact Dr. Taylor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Taylor accept my insurance?

Dr. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 946-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Taylor accept in Altoona, PA?

Dr. Taylor in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Federal government of the United States
Humana
Sentara Health System / Optima Health

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Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

Dr. Gordon Taylor's Primary Practice

620 Howard Ave

Altoona, PA 16601

(814) 946-2011

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What hospitals are Dr. Taylor affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Taylor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Hca Henrico Doctors' Hospital,Richmond, VA

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Tricities Hospital,Hopewell, VA

Howard University Hospital,Washington, DC

What is Dr. Taylor's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699196204.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taylor

What is Dr. Gordon Taylor's specialty?

Dr. Taylor is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Altoona, PA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Gordon Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Hca Henrico Doctors' 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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