Who is Dr. Tacy, Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Theresa Tacy, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Tacy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tacy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tacy’s office at (650) 497-8000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tacy?
Dr. Theresa Tacy, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tacy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Echocardiography, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Tacy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Tacy speak?
Dr. Tacy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tacy treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Tacy 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. Tacy. 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:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Double Inlet Heart Chamber
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Leaky Aortic Valve at Birth
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- DORV
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- AVSD
- Endocardial Cushion Defect
- Complete AV Canal Defect
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Inlet Right Ventricle
- Single Ventricle Heart Defect
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- Congenital Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q2120: Atrioventricular septal defect, unspecified as to partial or complete
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q204: Double inlet ventricle
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q231: Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care After Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
- Pregnancy monitoring after IVF
- Managing pregnancy after fertility treatment
- High-risk pregnancy after ART
- Pregnancy following fertility procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09812: Supervision of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproductive technology, second trimester
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Anomalies
- Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
- Fetal Cardiac Malformations
- Fetal Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Which procedures does Dr. Tacy perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Theresa Tacy may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tacy's office.
Does Dr. Tacy accept my insurance?
Dr. Tacy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tacy accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Tacy in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tacy's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Echocardiographic Predictors of Early Postsurgical Myocardial Dysfunction
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, 2013
Tricuspid atresia with progressive ductal restriction in a fetus.
Pediatric cardiology, 2013
Tissue Doppler-Derived Measurement of Isovolumic Myocardial Contraction in the Pediatric Population
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, 2012
Annular Tilt as a Screening Test for Right Ventricular Enlargement
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 2010
Newborn with Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY, 2010
Peripheral Arterial Function in Infants and Young Children With One
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 2009
Non-invasive estimation of pressure gradients in regurgitant jets: an overdue consideration
EUROPEAN JOURL OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 2008
Color M-mode propagation velocity, but not its ratio to early diastolic inflow velocity
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY, 2008
Highlights of the 18th annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography
Lang, R. M., Coon, P. D., Gardin, J. M., Spencer, K. T., Tacy, T. A.,
Usefulness of cardiopulmory exercise to predict long
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 2007
Reliability of two-dimensiol echocardiography in the assessment of clinically significant abnormal
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, 2006
Combined treatment with a nonselective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, 2005
Effect of chamber capacitance on Doppler flow pattern across restrictive defects
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 2004
Gender differences in pediatric cardiac surgery: The cardiologist's perspective
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2004
Accuracy of corory artery atomy using two-dimensiol echocardiography in d
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 2004
Value of clinical and echocardiographic features in predicting outcome in the fetus, infant
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 2002
Systemic venous abnormalities: Embryologic and echocardiographic considerations
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHN, 2001
Late thrombosis of the tive aortic root after Norwood reconstruction for hypopl
JOURL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 2001
Radiofrequency ablation of human fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma
AMERICAN JOURL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 2001
Rapid enlargement of neoaortic root after the Ross procedure in children
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 1999
Effect of aortic compliance on Doppler diastolic flow pattern in coarctation of the aorta
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 1999
In vitro Doppler assessment of pressure gradients across modified Blalock-Taussig shunts
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 1998
In vitro alysis of regurgitant fraction using Doppler power-weighted sum of velocities
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, 1998
USE OF BACKSCATTERED DOPPLER SIGL INTENSITY IN ESTIMATION OF VOLUME FLOW RATIOS
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 1995
RANGE OF NORMAL VALVE ANNULUS SIZE IN NEOTES
AMERICAN JOURL OF CARDIOLOGY, 1995
PALLIATIVE ARTERIAL REPAIR FOR TRANSPOSITION, VENTRICULAR SEPTAL-DEFECT
ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 1992
What is Dr. Tacy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tacy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366478638.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tacy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tacy
What is Dr. Theresa Tacy's specialty?
Dr. Tacy is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Tacy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Theresa Tacy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tacy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Theresa Tacy accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Theresa Tacy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Theresa Tacy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tacy's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Theresa Tacy?
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