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Dr. Karen Ta, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Portland, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ta, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Karen Ta, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portland, OR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ta’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ta’s office at (503) 257-2500.

    What languages does Dr. Ta speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ta may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 257-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ta accept in Portland, OR?

    Dr. Ta in Portland, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Ta's office located?

    Dr. Karen Ta's Primary Practice

    10123 SE Market St

    Portland, OR 97216

    (503) 257-2500

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    Dr. Karen Ta's Practice 2

    335 SE 8th Ave

    Hillsboro, OR 97123

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    Dr. Karen Ta's Practice 3

    700 NE 87th Ave

    Vancouver, WA 98664

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

    Dr. Ta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073907978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ta?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Ta's specialty?

    Dr. Ta is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Portland, OR.

    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. Karen Ta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ta is affiliated with Adventist Health Portland, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Ohsu Hospital - Portland, Legacy Emanuel 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Karen Ta accepting new patients in Portland, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Ta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Ta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (503) 257-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Ta?

    Please contact Dr. Ta's office at (503) 257-2500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ta's office located?

    Dr. Ta's offices are located in Portland, OR, Hillsboro, OR, and Vancouver, WA.