19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Asgedom, Hospitalist in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Meheret Asgedom, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Richmond, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Asgedom graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Asgedom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asgedom’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asgedom’s office at (510) 307-1500.
Where did Dr. Asgedom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
What languages does Dr. Asgedom speak?
Dr. Asgedom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Asgedom treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Asgedom 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. Asgedom. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Which procedures does Dr. Asgedom perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Meheret Asgedom may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asgedom's office.
Does Dr. Asgedom accept my insurance?
Dr. Asgedom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 307-1500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asgedom accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Asgedom in Richmond, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Contra Costa
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
San Francisco Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asgedom's office located?
What is Dr. Asgedom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asgedom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346325016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asgedom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asgedom
What is Dr. Meheret Asgedom's specialty?
Dr. Asgedom is a Hospitalist near Richmond, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Asgedom to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Meheret Asgedom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Asgedom is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente - Oakland 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 Meheret Asgedom accepting new patients in Richmond, CA?
Yes, Dr. Meheret Asgedom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meheret Asgedom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asgedom's office at (510) 307-1500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meheret Asgedom?
Please contact Dr. Asgedom's office at (510) 307-1500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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