Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekonnen, Cardiologist in Alexandria, VA?
Is Dr. Mekonnen board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Girum Mekonnen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mekonnen speak?
Dr. Mekonnen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Mekonnen typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mekonnen 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. Mekonnen. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Mekonnen typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Girum Mekonnen may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mekonnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekonnen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 289-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekonnen accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Mekonnen in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Key Benefit Administrators
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
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Where is Dr. Mekonnen's office located?
Dr. Girum Mekonnen's Primary Practice
8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 408
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 289-9400
What hospitals are Dr. Mekonnen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mekonnen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mekonnen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekonnen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508092602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekonnen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekonnen