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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tesfamicael, Rheumatologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Tesfamicael is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tigrinya, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tesfamicael’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tesfamicael’s office at (520) 408-1133.
What languages does Dr. Tesfamicael speak?
Dr. Tesfamicael and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tigrinya
What conditions does Dr. Tesfamicael treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Tesfamicael 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. Tesfamicael. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
Also known as:
- Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
- Steroids
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
- Oral steroid therapy long-term
- Systemic steroid medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tesfamicael perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tesfamicael's office.
Does Dr. Tesfamicael accept my insurance?
Dr. Tesfamicael accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 408-1133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tesfamicael accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Tesfamicael in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tesfamicael's office located?
Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael's Primary Practice
7520 N Oracle Rd Ste 100
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 408-1133
What is Dr. Tesfamicael's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tesfamicael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770915282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tesfamicael?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tesfamicael
What is Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael's specialty?
Dr. Tesfamicael is a Rheumatologist near Tucson, AZ. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Tesfamicael to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tesfamicael is affiliated with Tucson 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 Rheumatologist?
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Is Ruta Tesfamicael accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruta Tesfamicael offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tesfamicael's office at (520) 408-1133 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruta Tesfamicael?
Please contact Dr. Tesfamicael's office at (520) 408-1133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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