Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekonnen, Hospitalist in Auburn, WA?
Dr. Adam Mekonnen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Auburn, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Mekonnen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekonnen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekonnen’s office at (253) 333-2562.
Is Dr. Mekonnen board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Adam Mekonnen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mekonnen speak?
Dr. Mekonnen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mekonnen typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mekonnen 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. Mekonnen. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mekonnen typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Adam Mekonnen may include:
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mekonnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekonnen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 333-2562 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekonnen accept in Auburn, WA?
Dr. Mekonnen in Auburn, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mekonnen's office located?
What is Dr. Mekonnen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekonnen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215196555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekonnen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekonnen
What is Dr. Adam Mekonnen's specialty?
Dr. Mekonnen is a Hospitalist near Auburn, WA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Adam Mekonnen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekonnen is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Overlake Hospital 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Adam Mekonnen accepting new patients in Auburn, WA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Mekonnen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Mekonnen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office at (253) 333-2562 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Mekonnen?
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office at (253) 333-2562 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Mekonnen have?
Dr. Adam Mekonnen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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