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Who is Dr. Taarea, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Taarea?
Dr. Leonardo Taarea, DO is a highly-rated, board-certified Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Taarea empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Concussion Management, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Primary Care Sports Medicine, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Repetitive Strain Injuries, Tendinitis, Ultrasound Guided Procedures, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sugar Land, TX community, Dr. Taarea is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Taarea speak?
Dr. Taarea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taarea typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Taarea 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. Taarea. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis with Fracture
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile osteoporosis with broken bone
- Elderly brittle bones with fracture
- Osteoporosis fracture in older adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8000XD: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, unspecified site, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Taarea typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Taarea 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. Taarea. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Taarea accept my insurance?
Dr. Taarea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 939-3699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Taarea accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Taarea in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Taarea's office located?
Dr. Leonardo Taarea also offers virtual visits
Methodist Diag Card Of Houston
16605 Southwest Fwy Ste 400
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(205) 939-3699
What hospitals are Dr. Taarea affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Taarea has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leonardo Taarea?
Dr. Taarea has appointments available at his Sugar Land, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Taarea's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taarea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912386848.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taarea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taarea