Summary

Dr. Kartik Thaker is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Smt N H L Municipal Medical College and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Thaker brings extensive experience to his cardiovascular care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Thaker practices at UCI Health Lakewood and maintains office locations in Whittier and Downey, California. His clinical expertise focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations and pediatric cases. He performs diagnostic heart procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 43 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kartik B Thaker has 2 locations

Thaker Kartik Office

12291 Washington Blvd Ste 105Whittier, CA 90606
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Downey Regional Medical Center

11500 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90241

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43 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Whittier , CATorrance , CAWinter Park , FLWest Hollywood , CA
Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: New York Medical College Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Otago Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kartik B Thaker

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareSource
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Choice
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kartik B Thaker has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kartik B Thaker has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Kartik B Thaker holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Smt N H L Municipal Medical College in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Thaker's NPI number is 1144207739.

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What languages does Dr. Kartik Thaker speak?
Dr. Kartik Thaker speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Kartik Thaker's office located?
Dr. Kartik Thaker's office is located at 12291 Washington Blvd Ste 105, Whittier, CA, 90606.

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