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Dr. Gelane Workneh, MD

Dr. Gelane Workneh, MD

Washington, DC

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    Who is Dr. Workneh, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Gelane Workneh, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Workneh completed her residency at University Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Workneh is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Workneh’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Workneh’s office at (202) 476-5000.

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

    • Residency: University Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Workneh speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Workneh treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Workneh 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. Workneh. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Risk for Cavities
    • Dental Health
    • Moderate cavity risk
    • Increased risk of tooth decay
    • Dental caries risk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z91842: Risk for dental caries, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    What procedures does Dr. Workneh perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Workneh 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. Workneh. 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Workneh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Workneh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 476-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Services for Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • MedStar Health

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Colorado

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Workneh's office located?

    Dr. Gelane Workneh's Primary Practice

    111 Michigan Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20010

    (202) 476-5000

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    Dr. Gelane Workneh's Practice 2

    2333 Ontario Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20009

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

    Dr. Workneh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194971689.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Workneh?

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

    What is Dr. Gelane Workneh's specialty?

    Dr. Workneh is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Workneh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gelane Workneh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Workneh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Medstar Georgetown University 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 Gelane Workneh accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Gelane Workneh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gelane Workneh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Workneh's office at (202) 476-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gelane Workneh?

    Please contact Dr. Workneh's office at (202) 476-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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