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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Ghebrai, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Russom Ghebrai, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghebrai graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Ghebrai is fluent in English, Amharic, and Tigrinya, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghebrai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghebrai’s office at (202) 574-7077.
Where did Dr. Ghebrai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Addis Ababa University
Is Dr. Ghebrai board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Russom Ghebrai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ghebrai speak?
Dr. Ghebrai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Tigrinya
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ghebrai typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ghebrai 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. Ghebrai. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ghebrai typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Ghebrai performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ghebrai. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Ghebrai accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghebrai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 574-7077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghebrai accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ghebrai 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ghebrai's office located?
Dr. Russom Ghebrai's Primary Practice
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 574-7077
What is Dr. Ghebrai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghebrai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598841819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghebrai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghebrai
What is Dr. Russom Ghebrai's specialty?
Dr. Ghebrai is a Internist near Washington, DC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Russom Ghebrai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ghebrai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Russom Ghebrai accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Russom Ghebrai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Russom Ghebrai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghebrai's office at (202) 574-7077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Russom Ghebrai?
Please contact Dr. Ghebrai's office at (202) 574-7077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Russom Ghebrai have?
Dr. Russom Ghebrai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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