Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD

Medical Oncologist, Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Lubbock, TX

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Tafur, Medical Oncologist in Lubbock, TX?

Dr. Isaac Tafur, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Tafur graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Scott and White Meml Hospital Tex A&M University. Dr. Tafur is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tafur’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tafur’s office at (806) 725-8000.

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

Residency: Scott and White Meml Hospital Tex A&M University
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos | Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina | Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando

What languages does Dr. Tafur speak?

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

English
German
Spanish

What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tafur typically treat?

As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Tafur 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. Tafur. 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:

Cancer Chemotherapy
Chemo treatment
Oncology chemotherapy
Cancer drug therapy

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Also known as:

Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Right female breast cancer upper-outer
Upper-outer right female breast tumor
Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
Mammary cancer
Breast carcinoma
Breast tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

Also known as:

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

Also known as:

Secondary Bone Cancer
Bone Cancer
Metastatic bone cancer
Cancer spread to bone
Bone metastases

ICD-10 Codes:

C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Tafur typically perform?

As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Tafur may include:

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

Does Dr. Tafur accept my insurance?

Dr. Tafur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 725-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Tafur accept in Lubbock, TX?

Dr. Tafur in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare

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Where is Dr. Tafur's office located?

Dr. Isaac Tafur's Primary Practice

2215 Nashville Ave Ste 504

Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 725-8000

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Dr. Isaac Tafur's Practice 2

4101 22nd Pl

Lubbock, TX 79410

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Dr. Isaac Tafur's Practice 3

9812 Slide Rd

Lubbock, TX 79424

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What hospitals are Dr. Tafur affiliated with?

Dr. Tafur has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Covenant Childrens Hospital,Lubbock, TX

Nor-Lea Hospital District,Lovington, NM

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

Dr. Tafur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679536387.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tafur?

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

What is Dr. Isaac Tafur's specialty?

Dr. Tafur is a Medical Oncologist near Lubbock, TX.

What does a Medical Oncologist do?

An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

Is Dr. Isaac Tafur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Tafur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Covenant Childrens Hospital, Nor-Lea Hospital District. 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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