40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Tauran, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Ralph Tauran, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tauran graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tauran is fluent in English and Indonesian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tauran’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tauran’s office at (863) 284-1730.
Where did Dr. Tauran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Tauran board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Tauran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tauran speak?
Dr. Tauran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Indonesian
What conditions does Dr. Tauran treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Tauran 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. Tauran. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tauran perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ralph Tauran may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tauran's office.
Does Dr. Tauran accept my insurance?
Dr. Tauran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 284-1730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tauran accept in Lakeland, FL?
Dr. Tauran in Lakeland, FL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Devoted Health
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tauran's office located?
Dr. Ralph Tauran's Primary Practice
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 284-1730
What is Dr. Tauran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tauran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225029820.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tauran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tauran
What is Dr. Ralph Tauran's specialty?
Dr. Tauran is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lakeland, FL.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Tauran to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ralph Tauran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tauran is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: AdventHealth Zephyrhills. 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 Ralph Tauran accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Tauran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Tauran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tauran's office at (863) 284-1730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Tauran?
Please contact Dr. Tauran's office at (863) 284-1730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Tauran have?
Dr. Ralph Tauran is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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