14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tagawa, Internist in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Tomoko Tagawa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Tagawa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tagawa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tagawa’s office at (562) 461-3000.
Is Dr. Tagawa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Tomoko Tagawa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tagawa speak?
Dr. Tagawa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tagawa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tagawa 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. Tagawa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tagawa typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Tagawa 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. Tagawa. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
- Marrow Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)
Does Dr. Tagawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Tagawa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tagawa accept in Bellflower, CA?
Dr. Tagawa in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tagawa's office located?
Dr. Tomoko Tagawa's Primary Practice
9333 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 461-3000
What is Dr. Tagawa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tagawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285825414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tagawa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tagawa
What is Dr. Tomoko Tagawa's specialty?
Dr. Tagawa is a Internist near Bellflower, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Tomoko Tagawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tagawa is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tomoko Tagawa accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?
Yes, Dr. Tomoko Tagawa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tomoko Tagawa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tagawa's office at (562) 461-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tomoko Tagawa?
Please contact Dr. Tagawa's office at (562) 461-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tomoko Tagawa have?
Dr. Tomoko Tagawa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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