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Dr. Derek Taggard, MD

Dr. Derek Taggard, MD

Neurosurgeon

Clovis, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taggard, Neurosurgeon in Clovis, CA?

    Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Clovis, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Taggard completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Taggard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taggard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taggard’s office at (559) 320-0530.

    Where did Dr. Taggard go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurological Surgery | University Iowa Hosps and Clinics

    • Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co

    Is Dr. Taggard board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Taggard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Taggard speak?

    Dr. Taggard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Taggard typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Taggard 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. Taggard. 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:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Taggard typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Taggard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Taggard. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Taggard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taggard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 320-0530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taggard accept in Clovis, CA?

    Dr. Taggard in Clovis, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Taggard's office located?

    Dr. Derek Taggard's Primary Practice

    782 Medical Center Dr E Ste 205

    Clovis, CA 93611

    (559) 320-0530

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    Dr. Derek Taggard's Practice 2

    45 E River Park Pl W Ste 104

    Fresno, CA 93720

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    What is Dr. Taggard's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Taggard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548242589.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taggard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taggard

    What is Dr. Derek Taggard's specialty?

    Dr. Taggard is a Neurosurgeon near Clovis, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Derek Taggard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taggard is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Saint Agnes 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 Dr. Derek Taggard accepting new patients in Clovis, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Taggard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derek Taggard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taggard's office at (559) 320-0530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Taggard?

    Please contact Dr. Taggard's office at (559) 320-0530 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Taggard's office located?

    Dr. Taggard's offices are located in Clovis, CA and Fresno, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Taggard have?

    Dr. Derek Taggard is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.