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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Legesse, Internist in Newnan, GA?
Dr. Dereje Legesse, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Newnan, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Legesse is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legesse’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legesse’s office at (770) 400-2353.
What languages does Dr. Legesse speak?
Dr. Legesse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Legesse treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Legesse 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. Legesse. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Legesse perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dereje Legesse may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Legesse's office.
Does Dr. Legesse accept my insurance?
Dr. Legesse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 400-2353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Legesse accept in Newnan, GA?
Dr. Legesse in Newnan, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Legesse's office located?
What is Dr. Legesse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Legesse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245852284.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legesse?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Legesse
What is Dr. Dereje Legesse's specialty?
Dr. Legesse is a Internist near Newnan, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Legesse to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Dereje Legesse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Legesse is affiliated with Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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
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Is Dereje Legesse accepting new patients in Newnan, GA?
Yes, Dr. Dereje Legesse is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dereje Legesse offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Legesse's office at (770) 400-2353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dereje Legesse?
Please contact Dr. Legesse's office at (770) 400-2353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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