Overview
Cheng Tao is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama.
Dr. Tao is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, Apoplexy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tao is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1215 7th St SE Ste G300, Decatur, AL 35601
201 Governors Dr SW Fl 1, Huntsville, AL 35801
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cheng W. Tao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cheng W. Tao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cheng W. Tao by calling their office at 256-533-1600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cheng W. Tao a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cheng W. Tao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cervical Spondylosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Cheng W. Tao specialize in?
While Dr. Cheng W. Tao is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Subdural Hematoma, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Cheng W. Tao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cheng W. Tao has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Spondylosis. You can view a list of Dr. Cheng W. Tao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cheng W. Tao accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheng W. Tao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-533-1600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Tao isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Tao isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Tao isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Bone GraftDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- VertebroplastyDr. Tao isAdvanced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- GastrostomyDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- GlioblastomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- KyphosisDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pituitary TumorDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SciaticaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Tao isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.