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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birhanu, Internist in Dyer, IN?
Dr. Kidanu Birhanu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dyer, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Birhanu graduated from University of Athens School of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Grant Hospital. Dr. Birhanu is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birhanu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birhanu’s office at (219) 852-2518.
Where did Dr. Birhanu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University Of Chicago
Residency: Grant Hospital
Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science | University of Athens School of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Birhanu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kidanu Birhanu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birhanu speak?
Dr. Birhanu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Birhanu treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Birhanu 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. Birhanu. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Which procedures does Dr. Birhanu perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kidanu Birhanu 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. Birhanu's office.
Does Dr. Birhanu accept my insurance?
Dr. Birhanu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 852-2518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birhanu accept in Dyer, IN?
Dr. Birhanu in Dyer, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Birhanu's office located?
What is Dr. Birhanu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birhanu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710073952.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birhanu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birhanu
What is Dr. Kidanu Birhanu's specialty?
Dr. Birhanu is a Internist near Dyer, IN.
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. Birhanu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kidanu Birhanu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birhanu is affiliated with OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kidanu Birhanu accepting new patients in Dyer, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kidanu Birhanu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kidanu Birhanu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birhanu's office at (219) 852-2518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kidanu Birhanu?
Please contact Dr. Birhanu's office at (219) 852-2518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kidanu Birhanu have?
Dr. Kidanu Birhanu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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