--- title: "Dr. Robert M. Tanaka | Intensive Care Doctor in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Robert M. Tanaka, M.D. practices Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-m-tanaka-1046241908" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Robert M. Tanaka, M.D. ![Robert M. Tanaka, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/5Nbxqd5p6BJkBFbG86DQ5u7HHpvfmZ91Jy2qFWl3a8Y/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(923 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Robert M. Tanaka, M.D. ## Critical Care Medicine ## Pulmonary Disease - Accepting new patients [600 Coffee RoadModesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-550-4710](tel:+12095504710) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-m-tanaka-1046241908#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-m-tanaka-1046241908#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-robert-m-tanaka-1046241908#provider-locations) ## About Dr. Tanaka Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care Offer the best quality care possible. ### Professional highlights Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy program, Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include collecting California law enforcement and fire department shoulder patches. ## Education and training **Medical school:** University of California UCLA School of Medicine **Internship:** West Los Angeles Veterans Administration (Wadsworth Hospital)/UCLA **Residency:** West Los Angeles Veterans Administration (Wadsworth Hospital)/UCLA **Fellowship:** West Los Angeles Veterans Administration (Wadsworth Hospital)/UCLA ## Board certifications - Critical Care Medicine - Board Certified - Pulmonary Disease - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Publications - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Tuberculosis Lyle, TP and Tanaka, RM Clinical Thinking in Respiratory Care: a Problem-based Learning Approach 2002-01-01 - Intravenous Methylprednisolone in Adults in Status Asthmaticus Tanaka, RM, et al Chest Journal 1982-01-01 ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Main Clinic (Modesto)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/main-clinic-600-coffee-road-1043246806) 600 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=600+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-550-4710](tel:+12095504710) 209-522-1095 Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Cancer Screening - Interstitial Lung Disease Treatment - Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment ### Conditions - Allergy-induced cough - Asbestosis - Atypical Pneumonia - Bronchiectasis - [Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pulmonary-and-copd-care) - Difficulty breathing - Emphysema - Granulomatosis with polyangiitis - Heartburn - Hemophilia - Hemoptysis - Interstitial lung disease - [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer) - Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy - Mesothelioma - [Pediatric asthma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-asthma) - Pleural disease - Postpartum Shortness of Breath - Pulmonary fibrosis - Pulmonary hypertension - Pulmonary nodule - Recurrent Respiratory Infections - 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