41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tachibana, Internist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Where did Dr. Tachibana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Comm Med Ctr-University Med Ct, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Tachibana board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mikio Tachibana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tachibana speak?
Dr. Tachibana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Japanese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tachibana typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tachibana 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. Tachibana. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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 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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tachibana typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Tachibana 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. Tachibana. 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 or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Tachibana accept my insurance?
Dr. Tachibana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 966-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tachibana accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Tachibana in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tachibana's office located?
Dr. Mikio Tachibana's Primary Practice
11100 Warner Ave Ste 154
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 966-2800
What hospitals are Dr. Tachibana affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tachibana has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of MemorialCare Physician Society
Awards
Top 10% patient satisfaction
What is Dr. Tachibana's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tachibana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598721227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tachibana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tachibana
What is Dr. Mikio Tachibana'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.