Summary

Dr. Sam Taagen is an internal medicine physician with over three decades of experience caring for patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency training at Oregon Health & Science University. With 31 years in practice, Dr. Taagen brings extensive knowledge to his internal medicine specialty. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Taagen practices at The Polyclinic Madison Center and UW Medical Center Northwest in Seattle, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating high blood pressure, and addressing hyperlipidemia. He performs routine blood tests, complete blood counts, and comprehensive metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given Dr. Taagen an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 31 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Oregon Health & Science University
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 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. Sam Rand Taagen has 2 locations

The Polyclinic Madison Center

904 7th AveSeattle, WA 98104
Mon6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Uw Medical Center Northwest

1550 N 115th StSeattle, WA 98133

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English
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Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sam Rand Taagen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Guardian
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sam Rand Taagen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sam Rand Taagen has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Sam Rand Taagen holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Taagen's NPI number is 1578518981.

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What languages does Dr. Sam Rand Taagen speak?
Dr. Sam Rand Taagen speaks English and Spanish.
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