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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kassu, Internist in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Bilen Kassu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Opelika, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kassu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kassu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kassu’s office at (334) 749-3385.
What languages does Dr. Kassu speak?
Dr. Kassu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kassu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kassu 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. Kassu. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kassu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bilen Kassu 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. Kassu's office.
Does Dr. Kassu accept my insurance?
Dr. Kassu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 749-3385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kassu accept in Opelika, AL?
Dr. Kassu in Opelika, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CSA Welfare Fund
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Tennessee
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Kassu's office located?
What is Dr. Kassu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kassu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477119832.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kassu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kassu
What is Dr. Bilen Kassu's specialty?
Dr. Kassu is a Internist near Opelika, AL.
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. Kassu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bilen Kassu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kassu is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Bilen Kassu accepting new patients in Opelika, AL?
Yes, Dr. Bilen Kassu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bilen Kassu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kassu's office at (334) 749-3385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bilen Kassu?
Please contact Dr. Kassu's office at (334) 749-3385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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