26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gemechu, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Cleveland, OH?
Where did Dr. Gemechu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Metrohealth Med Center | MetroHealth Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Palackeho, Lekarska Fak, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia | Universita Palackeho, Lekarska Fakulta | Palacky University Medical School (Czech Republic)
Is Dr. Gemechu board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Fassil Gemechu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gemechu speak?
Dr. Gemechu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Amharic
- Czech
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gemechu typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gemechu 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. Gemechu. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gemechu typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Fassil Gemechu may include:
Please contact Dr. Gemechu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gemechu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gemechu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 778-5731 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gemechu accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Gemechu in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Ohio
The Schroer Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gemechu's office located?
Dr. Fassil Gemechu's Primary Practice
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 778-5731
What hospitals are Dr. Gemechu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gemechu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked General Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
What is Dr. Gemechu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gemechu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598776072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gemechu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gemechu