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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. 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Atnafu typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Atnafu typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Atnafu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Jai Medical Systems
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Atnafu's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gedion Atnafu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atnafu is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Calverthealth Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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