Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Derek A. Taggard

Neurosurgery
Univ. Faculty Associates Inc.
2625 E Divisadero St, 
Fresno, CA 
Expertise in
7
conditions
Univ. Faculty Associates Inc.
2625 E Divisadero St, 
Fresno, CA 

Overview

Derek Taggard is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fresno, California.

Dr. Taggard is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Community Regional Medical Center
Clovis Community Medical Center
Kaweah Health Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Univ. Faculty Associates Inc.
2625 E Divisadero St, Fresno, CA 93721

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.

1 Total Publications

Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Spinal Cord Injury (TRACK-SCI): an overview of initial enrollment and demographics.
Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Spinal Cord Injury (TRACK-SCI): an overview of initial enrollment and demographics.
Journal: Neurosurgical focus
Published: December 31, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek A. Taggard

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek A. Taggard?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek A. Taggard by calling their office at 559-320-0530. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Derek A. Taggard a top-rated expert for Cervical Myelopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek A. Taggard is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Myelopathy, 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. Derek A. Taggard specialize in?

While Dr. Derek A. Taggard is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Derek A. Taggard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Derek A. Taggard has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cervical Myelopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Derek A. Taggard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Derek A. Taggard accept my insurance?

Dr. Derek A. Taggard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-320-0530 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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