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Asha Tharakan, NP

Pulmonary Medicine

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About Asha Tharakan, NP

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Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
Accepts New Patients
Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
Accepts New Patients
Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
Accepts New Patients
Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
Accepts New Patients
Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
Accepts New Patients
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Accepts New Patients
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
Accepts New Patients
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Accepts New Patients
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Background

Education
  • Education: Pace University School of Nursing (2014)
Certifications
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Reviews (192) for Asha Tharakan, NP

Overall: 4.8*
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Mar 14, 2023
Asha, was very professional, yet kind and solicitous. She made the exam pleasant and informative.
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Mar 14, 2023
Very through and caring.
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Mar 10, 2023
Pleasant visit. Very helpful. Took a lot of time & explained my condition.
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Mar 9, 2023
Answered every question clearly and provided information needed for me to make a decision.
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Mar 5, 2023
Great job very informative
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Mar 4, 2023
Was very detailed and complete
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Mar 3, 2023
I was impressed with her and hopefully she can solve the problems I was having with the supplier and able to get replacement for the mistakes.
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Mar 2, 2023
She is very knowledgeable and pleasant. I'm recommending her to my friends in our community for sure.
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Mar 2, 2023
Patient wait was almost a no brained. Listened to my concerns. Gave me advice.
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Mar 1, 2023
Very thorough explaining the process we will be doing. Listened and answered my questions
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Feb 28, 2023
Very intelligent on subject and explained situation.
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Feb 28, 2023
She is an excellent provider as she listens to your concerns and also addresses them.
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Feb 21, 2023
She was very knowledgeable about my situation and asked pertinent questions. She also answered my questions thoroughly.
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Feb 20, 2023
Very professional. Able to answer my questions. Spent quality time with me. I did not feel rushed.
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Feb 18, 2023
Knowledgeable, experienced care.
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Feb 17, 2023
Very thorough and helpful
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Feb 16, 2023
Excellent and timely service from check in to checking out.
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Feb 15, 2023
Great listener and evaluator of my symptoms and problems I have to the solutions she has suggested.
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Feb 14, 2023
Asha Knowledgeable professional caring and explained everything. All other staff excellent as well
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Jan 31, 2023
Very complete and engaging,explaining everything to me
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Jan 27, 2023
I came in to the hospital Monday morning with severe internal bleeding in my digestive track. I had lost significant amounts of blood and had serious symptoms. The doctor should great initiative in dealing with my situation, communicated extremely well with not only myself, but my family to keep us apprised of the situation. I feel the doctor and, they have at the hospital. Save my life. I think they are absolutely fantastic and wonderful.
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Jan 27, 2023
Asha was great. She took the time to listen and give some great advice
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Jan 27, 2023
Too far from my home. But otherwise was great.
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Jan 25, 2023
Very efficient, knowledgeable. Great bedside manner
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Jan 19, 2023
My appointment was very productive - I am optimistic about my future results
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Jan 19, 2023
She was knowledgeable. Answered my questions. Reviewed my sleep study. No pressure to end the appointment.
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Jan 14, 2023
Answered my questions and clearly provided a treatment plan.
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Jan 10, 2023
I enjoyed my time with this provider. She was very knowledgeable in her field. I love working with people that not only answer your questions with joy, but she encouraged me to ask more questions. She is awesome in mt book.
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Jan 6, 2023
We had a wonderful experience!
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Jan 5, 2023
Nice and friendly. Thorough professional
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Jan 1, 2023
Provider spent ample time to answer all my questions & made sure my care met my expectations.
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Dec 31, 2022
Asha has a caring way with her patients. She is knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations about my care. Asha explained all the aspects of using the CPAP and the importance of using it for at least 4 hours 70% or more of the days each month. She is great!
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Dec 30, 2022
Good review of visit history
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Dec 30, 2022
Asha was patient and thorough while explaining test results and treatment plans.
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Dec 24, 2022
Asha was very thorough in her knowledge of my problem and provided the treatment I should follow.
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Dec 23, 2022
She was very informative and helpful. I did not feel rushed.
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Dec 23, 2022
Everyone one from the lady that checked me in to the MA and the provider herself were so amazing and efficient. I was in a hurry to get to work and they were able to get me in and out in 30 minutes. Thank you so much!
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Dec 20, 2022
Provider was very knowledgeable of my situation
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Dec 19, 2022
Very informative
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Dec 14, 2022
Asha was friendly while being very professional. She answered all of my questions & concerns & went into detail, if needed, to be sure I had all of the information I would want.
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Dec 10, 2022
Great listener and took the time form a strategy
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Dec 9, 2022
Listened and was vey helpful with my issue.
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Dec 8, 2022
I had to wait about 25 minutes to see her, but she was very efficient during my visit. She answered all my questions and gave me the report. I was most impressed with the friendly check in nurse.
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Dec 6, 2022
Ver friendly and thorough Explained results and next steps
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Dec 2, 2022
No problem at all.
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Dec 1, 2022
She is very personable and answered all my questions.
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Nov 30, 2022
Helpful, knowledgeable, professional
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Nov 30, 2022
She listened to my issues and answered all of my questions.
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Nov 24, 2022
Very thorough, makes patient feel relaxed and takes her time discussing the medical problem and answering all question.Was very impressed.
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Nov 23, 2022
Very friendly and caring.
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Nov 22, 2022
Was very helpful and attentive
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Nov 21, 2022
Asha took time to listen to my concerns, provide information and answers. She was understanding and demonstrated that she cared.
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Nov 20, 2022
Very caring, listan patiently and prove excellent care. Very knowledgeable.
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Nov 17, 2022
She was considerate, a good listener, knowledgeable, a good communicator.
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Nov 17, 2022
Outstanding in every way
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Nov 13, 2022
I felt the provider was very thorough in her evaluation and her assessment of my situation. She also took the time to spend with me and answer all of my questions.
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Nov 11, 2022
Dr Asha has very good bedside manner. She is kind, thorough and very informative.
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Nov 11, 2022
Friendly, good listener. Made me feel comfortable
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Nov 3, 2022
She seemed very knowledgeable.
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Nov 3, 2022
Asha listens well; is competent; cheerful; and provides clear instructions.
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Oct 24, 2022
Very caring listen to my concerns.
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Oct 22, 2022
She's highly known and showed her concern for me. Explained things expertly.
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Oct 10, 2022
Very professional and friendly
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Oct 8, 2022
Was typing & looking at computer screen constantly as I talked to her.
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Oct 5, 2022
Knowledgeable and communicates well.
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Oct 4, 2022
Patient, pleasant, good listener, offered suggestions to help my breathing, & very thorough. I feel very confident in Asha.
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Oct 3, 2022
I appreciate the time. One time and time spent discussing any concerns.
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Oct 1, 2022
Good
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Oct 1, 2022
She is very sweet and knowledgeable. She clearly and thoroughly explained my sleep study results to me.
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Sep 30, 2022
Took time to go over the sleep study and explain everything. Answered my questions. Very patient and caring while being professional and concerned.
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Sep 30, 2022
She was extremely personable and listened to other issues beside my reason for visit. I really liked her demeanor and enjoyed visit, which is not common for me with doctors.
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