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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Worku, Infectious Disease Specialist in Coon Rapids, MN?
Dr. Shewangizaw Worku, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Coon Rapids, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Worku is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Worku’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Worku’s office at (763) 780-9155.
What languages does Dr. Worku speak?
Dr. Worku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Worku treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Worku 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. Worku. 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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Worku perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shewangizaw Worku may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Worku's office.
Does Dr. Worku accept my insurance?
Dr. Worku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (763) 780-9155 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Worku accept in Coon Rapids, MN?
Dr. Worku in Coon Rapids, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Worku's office located?
Dr. Shewangizaw Worku's Primary Practice
9055 Springbrook Dr NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 780-9155
What is Dr. Worku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Worku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922041383.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Worku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Worku
What is Dr. Shewangizaw Worku's specialty?
Dr. Worku is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Coon Rapids, MN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Worku to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shewangizaw Worku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Worku is affiliated with Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Mn 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Shewangizaw Worku accepting new patients in Coon Rapids, MN?
Yes, Dr. Shewangizaw Worku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shewangizaw Worku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Worku's office at (763) 780-9155 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shewangizaw Worku?
Please contact Dr. Worku's office at (763) 780-9155 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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