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Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu, MD
Lanham, MD
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Alemayehu, Neurologist in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Alemayehu is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemayehu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alemayehu’s office at (301) 552-0008.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Alemayehu?
Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Alemayehu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuromuscular Disorders, Sleep Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lanham/MD community, Dr. Alemayehu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Alemayehu board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Alemayehu speak?
Dr. Alemayehu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alemayehu treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Alemayehu 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. Alemayehu. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6340: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Which procedures does Dr. Alemayehu perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alemayehu's office.
Does Dr. Alemayehu accept my insurance?
Dr. Alemayehu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 552-0008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alemayehu accept in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Alemayehu in Lanham, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alemayehu's office located?
Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu's Primary Practice
9841 Greenbelt Rd Ste 206
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-0008
What is Dr. Alemayehu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alemayehu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790883288.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alemayehu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alemayehu
What is Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu's specialty?
Dr. Alemayehu is a Neurologist near Lanham, MD.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Alemayehu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Alemayehu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shimellis Alemayehu accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alemayehu's office at (301) 552-0008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shimellis Alemayehu?
Please contact Dr. Alemayehu's office at (301) 552-0008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu have?
Dr. Shimellis Alemayehu is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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