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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Direba, Internist in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Gemechis Direba, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Urbana, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Direba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Direba’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Direba’s office at (217) 337-2000.
What languages does Dr. Direba speak?
Dr. Direba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Direba treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Direba 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. Direba. 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:
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Direba perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gemechis Direba 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. Direba's office.
Does Dr. Direba accept my insurance?
Dr. Direba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 337-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Direba accept in Urbana, IL?
Dr. Direba in Urbana, IL 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)
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Roush Industries
SGS North America Inc
State of Nevada
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Where is Dr. Direba's office located?
What is Dr. Direba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Direba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275207045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Direba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Direba
What is Dr. Gemechis Direba's specialty?
Dr. Direba is a Internist near Urbana, IL.
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. Direba to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gemechis Direba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Direba is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital 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
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Is Gemechis Direba accepting new patients in Urbana, IL?
Yes, Dr. Gemechis Direba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gemechis Direba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Direba's office at (217) 337-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gemechis Direba?
Please contact Dr. Direba's office at (217) 337-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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