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Dr. Katie Taranto, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.1 (35)
Map Pin Small Covington, LA
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Katie Taranto, MD

Dr. Katie Taranto, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Covington, LA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Taranto, completed a residency at Earl K Long Hosp-LSU Affil Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Taranto an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Taranto works at St. Tammany Physicians Network in Covington, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Taranto's Office Locations

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    St. Tammany Physicians Network-Covington
    80 Gardenia Dr Ste B, Covington, LA 70433 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 635-4285
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1023259090
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Earl K Long Hosp-LSU Affil Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Earl K Long Hosp-LSU Affil Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital

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    Dr. Taranto works at St. Tammany Physicians Network in Covington, LA. View the full address on Dr. Taranto’s profile.

    35 patients have reviewed Dr. Taranto. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Taranto.

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