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Dr. Taiga Nishihori, MD

Tampa, FL

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nishihori, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Taiga Nishihori, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Nishihori graduated from Hokkaido University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program. Dr. Nishihori is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishihori’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishihori’s office at (813) 745-8156.

    Where did Dr. Nishihori go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Hokkaido University Medical College | Hokkaido University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nishihori board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Taiga Nishihori, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nishihori speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does Dr. Nishihori treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nishihori 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. Nishihori. 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:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
    • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
    • AML Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
    • CMML
    • Myelomonocytic Leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
    • C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
    • C9310: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
    • Bone Marrow Disease
    • Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CMPN
    • Myeloproliferative disorder
    • Chronic blood cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease

    Also known as:

    • Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
    • Lymphoma
    • DLBCL
    • Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
    • Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
    • MDS
    • Preleukemia
    • Bone marrow failure disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    What procedures does Dr. Nishihori perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nishihori 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. Nishihori. 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:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
    • Lung Volume and Airway Resistance Test
    • DLCO Test
    • Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
    • Lung Gas Exchange Test
    • Body Plethysmography
    • Lung Volume Measurement
    • Airway Resistance Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 94726: Plethysmography for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, airway resistance

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
    • Blood Stem Cell Storage
    • Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking

    CPT Codes:

    • 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Depletion for Stem Cell Transplant
    • Hematopoietic Cell Processing
    • Stem Cell Volume Reduction
    • Plasma Removal for Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 38214: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; plasma (volume) depletion

    Also known as:

    • Thawing Frozen Stem Cells for Transplant
    • Hematopoietic stem cell thawing
    • Bone marrow cell preparation
    • Frozen cell thaw
    • Stem cell transplant prep

    CPT Codes:

    • 38208: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, without washing, per donor

    Also known as:

    • CAR T-Cell Therapy Preparation
    • CAR T-Cell Therapy Administration
    • Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy
    • CAR T-Cell Manufacturing
    • T-Cell Gene Therapy Preparation
    • Immunotherapy Cell Preparation
    • Autologous CAR T-Cell Infusion
    • CAR T-Cell Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 38227: Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (Car-T) Therapy; Receipt And Preparation Of Car-T Cells For Administration
    • 38228: Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (Car-T) Therapy; Car-T Cell Administration, Autologous

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
    • Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
    • HPC Transplant
    • Self Stem Cell Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 38241: Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); autologous transplantation

    Also known as:

    • Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
    • Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
    • Blood Stem Cell Collection
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis

    CPT Codes:

    • 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous

    Also known as:

    • Pentamidine Inhalation Treatment
    • Pentamidine Aerosol Therapy
    • PCP Prevention Inhalation
    • Lung Infection Inhalation

    CPT Codes:

    • 94642: Aerosol inhalation of pentamidine for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia treatment or prophylaxis

    Also known as:

    • CAR T-Cell Therapy Preparation
    • Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Processing
    • T-Cell Cryopreservation for CAR T
    • Blood-Derived T Lymphocyte Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 38226: Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (Car-T) Therapy; Preparation Of Blood-Derived T Lymphocytes For Transportation (Eg, Cryopreservation, Storage)

    Also known as:

    • Extracorporeal Photopheresis
    • ECP Treatment
    • Photopheresis Therapy
    • Blood Light Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36522: Photopheresis, extracorporeal

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Nishihori accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nishihori accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 745-8156 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nishihori accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Nishihori in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nishihori's office located?

    Dr. Taiga Nishihori's Primary Practice

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr Stop FOB3

    Tampa, FL 33612

    (813) 745-8156

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    Dr. Taiga Nishihori's Practice 2

    1499 E Venice Ave

    Venice, FL 34292

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

    Dr. Nishihori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497963979.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishihori?

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

    What is Dr. Taiga Nishihori's specialty?

    Dr. Nishihori is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Tampa, FL. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Nishihori to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Taiga Nishihori affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nishihori is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa, Tampa General Hospital 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 Taiga Nishihori accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Taiga Nishihori is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taiga Nishihori offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nishihori's office at (813) 745-8156 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taiga Nishihori?

    Please contact Dr. Nishihori's office at (813) 745-8156 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taiga Nishihori have?

    Dr. Taiga Nishihori is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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