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Dr. David Tao, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bellflower, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tao, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. David Tao, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellflower, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tao’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tao’s office at (562) 867-2548.

    What languages does Dr. Tao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tao typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tao 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. Tao. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tao typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Tao may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 867-2548 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tao accept in Bellflower, CA?

    Dr. Tao in Bellflower, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CommonSpirit Health

    • HealthSmart

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tao's office located?

    Dr. David Tao's Primary Practice

    9542 Artesia Blvd

    Bellflower, CA 90706

    (562) 867-2548

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    Dr. David Tao's Practice 2

    4060 Whittier Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90023

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    Dr. David Tao's Practice 3

    13222 Bloomfield Ave

    Norwalk, CA 90650

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

    Dr. Tao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306896048.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tao?

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

    What is Dr. David Tao's specialty?

    Dr. Tao is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bellflower, CA.

    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 Dr. David Tao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tao is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. David Tao accepting new patients in Bellflower, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Tao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Tao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (562) 867-2548 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Tao?

    Please contact Dr. Tao's office at (562) 867-2548 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tao's office located?

    Dr. Tao's offices are located in Bellflower, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Norwalk, CA.