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Dr. Tariku Ayalew, MD

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ayalew, Internist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Tariku Ayalew, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ayalew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ayalew’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ayalew’s office at (276) 676-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Ayalew speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ayalew treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ayalew 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. Ayalew. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Ayalew perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tariku Ayalew may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ayalew's office.

    Does Dr. Ayalew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ayalew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 676-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ayalew accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Ayalew in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centurion Health Benefits

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ayalew's office located?

    Dr. Tariku Ayalew's Primary Practice

    9901 Medical Center Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (276) 676-7000

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    Dr. Tariku Ayalew's Practice 2

    2200 Kernan Dr

    Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

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    Dr. Tariku Ayalew's Practice 3

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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

    Dr. Ayalew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073752036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ayalew?

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

    What is Dr. Tariku Ayalew's specialty?

    Dr. Ayalew is a Internist near Rockville, MD.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Ayalew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tariku Ayalew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ayalew is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Unc Health Southeastern which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Tariku Ayalew accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Tariku Ayalew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tariku Ayalew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ayalew's office at (276) 676-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tariku Ayalew?

    Please contact Dr. Ayalew's office at (276) 676-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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