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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. Dr. Alemayehu is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemayehu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 and 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, and 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 as a 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Alemayehu typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not 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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Alemayehu typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Alemayehu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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