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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atnafu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. Gedion Atnafu, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Atnafu is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atnafu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atnafu’s office.
Where did Dr. Atnafu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Atnafu board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gedion Atnafu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Atnafu speak?
Dr. Atnafu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Atnafu treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Atnafu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Atnafu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Atnafu perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gedion Atnafu may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atnafu's office.
Does Dr. Atnafu accept my insurance?
Dr. Atnafu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atnafu accept in Glen Burnie, MD?
Dr. Atnafu in Glen Burnie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Atnafu's office located?
Dr. Gedion Atnafu's Practice 2
7845 Oakwood Rd Ste 105
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 650-4100
Dr. Gedion Atnafu's Practice 3
10403 Hospital Dr Ste 103
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 877-4210
What is Dr. Atnafu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atnafu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326006578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atnafu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atnafu
What is Dr. Gedion Atnafu's specialty?
Dr. Atnafu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Glen Burnie, MD.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Atnafu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gedion Atnafu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atnafu is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Gedion Atnafu accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?
Yes, Dr. Gedion Atnafu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gedion Atnafu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atnafu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gedion Atnafu?
Please contact Dr. Atnafu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gedion Atnafu have?
Dr. Gedion Atnafu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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