25 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Tai, Internist in Nashville, TN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tai?
Dr. Steven Tai, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist 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. Tai empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Hypertension, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville, TN community, Dr. Tai is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Tai board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Tai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Tai speak?
Dr. Tai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tai typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tai 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. Tai. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tai typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Tai 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
Please contact Dr. Tai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tai accept my insurance?
Dr. Tai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (629) 255-3486 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tai accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Tai in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tai's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tai affiliated with?
Dr. Tai has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American College of Physicians
Member of AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Awards
Fellow American College of Physicians, American College of Physicians, 2002
Attending Physician of the Year, Medical Housestaff Baptist Hospital, 2005
What is Dr. Tai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538150156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tai
What is Dr. Steven Tai's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.