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Dr. Alexandra Taffany, MD

Pediatrician

Schenectady, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taffany, Pediatrician in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Alexandra Taffany, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Taffany is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taffany’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taffany’s office at (518) 372-5637.

    What languages does Dr. Taffany speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Taffany typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Taffany 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. Taffany. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Taffany typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Taffany may include:

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

    Does Dr. Taffany accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taffany accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 372-5637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taffany accept in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Taffany in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Gulf Health Plans

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Taffany's office located?

    Dr. Alexandra Taffany's Primary Practice

    700 McClellan St

    Schenectady, NY 12304

    (518) 372-5637

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    What hospitals are Dr. Taffany affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Taffany has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Ellis Hospital,Schenectady, NY

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

    Dr. Taffany's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568995124.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taffany?

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

    What is Dr. Alexandra Taffany's specialty?

    Dr. Taffany is a Pediatrician near Schenectady, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Alexandra Taffany affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taffany is affiliated with Albany Medical Center 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Alexandra Taffany accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandra Taffany is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandra Taffany offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taffany's office at (518) 372-5637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Taffany?

    Please contact Dr. Taffany's office at (518) 372-5637 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Taffany's office located?

    Dr. Taffany's office is located in Schenectady, NY.