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Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD

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(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, spasticity, spinal cord injury, and more.

6560 Fannin Street Suite 1878
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-5189

Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD is a physiatrist in Houston, TX specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. She graduated from National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

6560 Fannin Street Suite 1878
Houston, TX 77030

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1333 Moursund Street
Houston, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
hospital care	714
injections	48
inpatient care	714
minimally invasive procedures	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	476
injections	55
inpatient care	476
minimally invasive procedures	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	666
inpatient care	666

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	1176
inpatient care	1176

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	58
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	56
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1038
inpatient care	1038
nursing home care	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	55
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	1134
inpatient care	1134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	40
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	25
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	54
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	803
inpatient care	803

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	24
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	769
inpatient care	769

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	20
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	841
inpatient care	841

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	20
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	58
Dementia	38
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	929
inpatient care	929

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	18
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	972
inpatient care	972

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	24
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated as a physiatrist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	865
injections	51
inpatient care	865
minimally invasive procedures	51
nursing home care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	21
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD graduated from National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC, CareWorks Workers' Comp and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CorVel

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

CareWorks Workers' Comp

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luz Viviana Tastard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merz North America, Inc.	$503 Xeomin $381	$122
Piramal Critical Care	$400 GABLOFEN 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS $350	$50
AbbVie Inc.	$390 BOTOX $324	UBRELVY $66
Allergan Inc.	$301 Botox Therapeutic $142	BOTOX $137	RESTASIS $22
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$250 Nuedexta $250
Other	$1,155 Xeomin $233	QUTENZA $124	DYSPORT $82	NURTEC ODT $79	SUBSYS $60	Other $576

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,958
Education	$23
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16

Biography

Dr. L. Tastard is a physician who specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. Dr. Tastard studied medicine at National University of Colombia Faculty of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include spinal cord injury, spasticity, and stroke. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Tastard's hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Memorial Health Care and Houston Methodist Hospital. According to Houston Methodist, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Houston, TX.