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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alemu, Internist in Luling, TX?
Dr. Benyam Alemu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Luling, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alemu is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alemu’s office at (830) 213-5653.
What languages does Dr. Alemu speak?
Dr. Alemu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alemu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alemu 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. Alemu. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alemu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benyam Alemu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Alemu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alemu accept my insurance?
Dr. Alemu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 213-5653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alemu accept in Luling, TX?
Dr. Alemu in Luling, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alemu's office located?
What is Dr. Alemu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alemu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154646560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alemu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alemu
What is Dr. Benyam Alemu's specialty?
Dr. Alemu is a Internist near Luling, TX.
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. Benyam Alemu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alemu is affiliated with Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Resolute Baptist Hospital, University Hospital-San Antonio 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benyam Alemu accepting new patients in Luling, TX?
Yes, Dr. Benyam Alemu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benyam Alemu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alemu's office at (830) 213-5653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benyam Alemu?
Please contact Dr. Alemu's office at (830) 213-5653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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