Denise A. Tarasuk, R.N., N.D.
Dr. Denise A. Tarasuk, RN, ND
51 E Campbell Ave Ste 108F
Campbell, CA 95008
Telephone: 408-370-5291
Fax: 408-370-5293
Email: drsunshine99@yahoo.ca
Website: www.drdenisetarasuk.com
Specialties: Natural Medicine, Homeopathy, Herbs, Nutrition and Dietary Interventions; a natural who-body approach to Autism.
1. What are the primary medical specialties in which you were originally trained (e.g., pediatrics, family medicine)?
I am a doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, specializing in homeopathy, biology, and natural medicine specializing in homeopathy. biological and natural medicine.
2. Approximately how many individuals with autism have you treated, and what is the age range?
500 + -- age range of 2 to 8 years old.
3. Do you usually have a waiting list?
usually 1 to 2 months
4. On the average, how long do you spend face-to-face with a new patient for an initial consultation?
2 hours
5. After the first consultation, what is the average length of an appointment?
1 hour
6. Are your patients advised to use special diets such as GF/CF, SCD, low-oxalate, etc.?
yes
7. Can you collaborate with other specialists we will be dealing with (e.g., gastroenterologists)?
yes
8. Are you willing to collaborate on treatment and testing with a child’s pediatrician if he/she is receptive?
yes
9. Do you or anyone in your office speak languages other than English?
yes (german and french )
10. Are you willing to offer phone consultations for distant patients?
yes, in the US and internationally
11. Do you provide any form of after-hours support?
yes, phone message and emails
12. Do you sell proprietary nutritional supplements or have a sales agreement with supplement suppliers? Do you sell supplements at list price or less?
sell proprietary nutrional supplements at list price
13. Do you take insurance? If not, do you provide organized, coded insurance forms?
No -- but I provide detailed billing which includes CPT codes and diagnosis
14. Do you bill for laboratory tests done by commercial laboratories? How do you break down the fees?
Patients pay the lab directly , and I do not profit from laboratory testing .
15. Is there a reason you might not bill for an office visit?
yes-- I do volunteer work in India, and see many children with ASD in California.
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