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Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi, MD

Washington, DC

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Teferi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Teferi graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Teferi is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teferi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Teferi’s office at (202) 354-1120.

    Where did Dr. Teferi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases

    • Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Addis Ababa University

    Is Dr. Teferi board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Teferi speak?

    Dr. Teferi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Teferi treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Teferi 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. Teferi. 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B
    • Hepatitis B virus
    • HBV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
    • B1910: Unspecified viral hepatitis B without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Hepatitis C
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Liver Fibrosis
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic scarring
    • Scarred liver
    • Fibrotic liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7400: Hepatic fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infectious and Parasitic Disease
    • Infectious Disease
    • Parasitic Disease
    • Communicable Diseases
    • Parasitic Infections
    • Contagious Diseases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    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:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Which procedures does Dr. Teferi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Teferi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Teferi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 354-1120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Teferi accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Teferi in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Teferi's office located?

    Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi's Primary Practice

    3020 14th St NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    (202) 354-1120

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    Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi's Practice 2

    4130 Hunt Pl NE

    Washington, DC 20019

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    Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi's Practice 3

    765 Kenilworth Ter NE

    Washington, DC 20019

    (202) 388-8160

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    What is Dr. Teferi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Teferi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194813857.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Teferi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Teferi

    What is Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi's specialty?

    Dr. Teferi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.

    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. Teferi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Teferi is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gebeyehu Teferi accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Teferi's office at (202) 354-1120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gebeyehu Teferi?

    Please contact Dr. Teferi's office at (202) 354-1120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi have?

    Dr. Gebeyehu Teferi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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