25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ho, Internist in Waxahachie, TX?
Dr. Tao Ho, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waxahachie, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ho is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ho’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ho’s office at (972) 566-8542.
Where did Dr. Ho go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx
Is Dr. Ho board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Tao Ho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ho speak?
Dr. Ho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Ho treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ho 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. Ho. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ho perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tao Ho may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ho's office.
Does Dr. Ho accept my insurance?
Dr. Ho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 566-8542 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ho accept in Waxahachie, TX?
Dr. Ho in Waxahachie, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ho's office located?
What is Dr. Ho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225079247.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ho
What is Dr. Tao Ho's specialty?
Dr. Ho is a Internist near Waxahachie, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Ho to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tao Ho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ho is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Baylor St. Luke's 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
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Is Tao Ho accepting new patients in Waxahachie, TX?
Yes, Dr. Tao Ho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tao Ho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (972) 566-8542 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tao Ho?
Please contact Dr. Ho's office at (972) 566-8542 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tao Ho have?
Dr. Tao Ho is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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