Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abetew, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA?
What languages does Dr. Abetew speak?
Dr. Abetew and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abetew typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abetew 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. Abetew. 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abetew typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dejene Abetew may include:
Please contact Dr. Abetew's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Abetew accept my insurance?
Dr. Abetew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 844-4327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abetew accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Abetew in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abetew's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Abetew affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abetew has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abetew's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abetew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316631450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abetew?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abetew