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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tauferner, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Port Isabel, TX?
Dr. Dustin Tauferner, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Port Isabel, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tauferner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tauferner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tauferner’s office.
Is Dr. Tauferner board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Tauferner, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tauferner speak?
Dr. Tauferner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tauferner typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tauferner 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. Tauferner. 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:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tauferner typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dustin Tauferner may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Tauferner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tauferner accept my insurance?
Dr. Tauferner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tauferner accept in Port Isabel, TX?
Dr. Tauferner in Port Isabel, TX 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)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tauferner's office located?
What is Dr. Tauferner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tauferner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174724744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tauferner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tauferner
What is Dr. Dustin Tauferner's specialty?
Dr. Tauferner is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Port Isabel, TX.
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 this Dr. Dustin Tauferner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tauferner is affiliated with Plains Regional Medical Center, Roosevelt General Hospital, Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital, Dhr Health, Yoakum County Hospital, Shannon 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 Dustin Tauferner accepting new patients in Port Isabel, TX?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Tauferner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Tauferner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tauferner's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Tauferner?
Please contact Dr. Tauferner's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dustin Tauferner have?
Dr. Dustin Tauferner is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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