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Dr. Theresa Tacy, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

    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. Dr. Tacy is currently affiliated with Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford. Dr. Tacy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tacy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tacy’s office at (650) 497-8000.
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    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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tacy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Echocardiography, and 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 a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Tacy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Tacy typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Theresa Tacy may include:

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

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tacy's office located?

    Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tacy affiliated with?

    Dr. Tacy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Stanford Medicine Children’s Health,Palo Alto, CA

    Recognitions

    Publications

    • Echocardiographic Predictors of Early Postsurgical Myocardial Dysfunction, 2013

    • Tricuspid atresia with progressive ductal restriction in a fetus., 2013

    • Tissue Doppler-Derived Measurement of Isovolumic Myocardial Contraction in the Pediatric Population, 2012

    • Annular Tilt as a Screening Test for Right Ventricular Enlargement, 2010

    • Newborn with Persistent Truncus Arteriosus, 2010

    • Peripheral Arterial Function in Infants and Young Children With One, 2009

    • Non-invasive estimation of pressure gradients in regurgitant jets: an overdue consideration, 2008

    • Color M-mode propagation velocity, but not its ratio to early diastolic inflow velocity, 2008

    • Highlights of the 18th annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography

    • Usefulness of cardiopulmory exercise to predict long, 2007

    • Reliability of two-dimensiol echocardiography in the assessment of clinically significant abnormal, 2006

    • Combined treatment with a nonselective nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, 2005

    • Effect of chamber capacitance on Doppler flow pattern across restrictive defects, 2004

    • Gender differences in pediatric cardiac surgery: The cardiologist's perspective, 2004

    • Accuracy of corory artery atomy using two-dimensiol echocardiography in d, 2004

    • Value of clinical and echocardiographic features in predicting outcome in the fetus, infant, 2002

    • Systemic venous abnormalities: Embryologic and echocardiographic considerations, 2001

    • Late thrombosis of the tive aortic root after Norwood reconstruction for hypopl, 2001

    • Radiofrequency ablation of human fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma, 2001

    • Rapid enlargement of neoaortic root after the Ross procedure in children, 1999

    • Effect of aortic compliance on Doppler diastolic flow pattern in coarctation of the aorta, 1999

    • In vitro Doppler assessment of pressure gradients across modified Blalock-Taussig shunts, 1998

    • In vitro alysis of regurgitant fraction using Doppler power-weighted sum of velocities, 1998

    • USE OF BACKSCATTERED DOPPLER SIGL INTENSITY IN ESTIMATION OF VOLUME FLOW RATIOS, 1995

    • RANGE OF NORMAL VALVE ANNULUS SIZE IN NEOTES, 1995

    • PALLIATIVE ARTERIAL REPAIR FOR TRANSPOSITION, VENTRICULAR SEPTAL-DEFECT, 1992

    What is Dr. Tacy's NPI number?A 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?

    What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Theresa Tacy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see a Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Theresa Tacy?

    Please contact Dr. Tacy's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tacy's office located?

    Dr. Tacy's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.