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Dr. Michelle Tabao, MD

Dr. Michelle Tabao, MD

Physiatrist

Elgin, IL

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tabao, Physiatrist in Elgin, IL?

    Dr. Michelle Tabao, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Elgin, IL. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Tabao graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women and completed her residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Tabao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tabao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tabao’s office at (847) 468-1511.

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

    • Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Fatima College of Medicine,Manila,Philippines | Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women

    Is Dr. Tabao board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Tabao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Tabao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Tabao typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tabao 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. Tabao. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Tabao typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Tabao 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. Tabao. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Tabao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tabao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 468-1511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tabao accept in Elgin, IL?

    Dr. Tabao in Elgin, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Tabao's office located?

    Dr. Michelle Tabao's Primary Practice

    1975 Lin Lor Ln Ste 195

    Elgin, IL 60123

    (847) 468-1511

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tabao affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tabao has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin Llc,Elgin, IL
    Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin,Elgin, IL
    Mercy Medical Center - Aurora Llc,Aurora, IL

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

    Dr. Tabao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659347813.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tabao?

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

    What is Dr. Michelle Tabao's specialty?

    Dr. Tabao is a Physiatrist near Elgin, IL.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Michelle Tabao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tabao is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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. Michelle Tabao accepting new patients in Elgin, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Michelle Tabao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michelle Tabao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tabao's office at (847) 468-1511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Tabao?

    Please contact Dr. Tabao's office at (847) 468-1511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tabao's office located?

    Dr. Tabao's office is located in Elgin, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Tabao have?

    Dr. Michelle Tabao is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.