Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birhanie, Hospitalist in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Melaku Birhanie, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Birhanie graduated from Addis Ababa University. Dr. Birhanie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birhanie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birhanie’s office at (760) 724-8411.
Where did Dr. Birhanie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Addis Ababa University
What languages does Dr. Birhanie speak?
Dr. Birhanie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Birhanie typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Birhanie 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. Birhanie. 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:
- 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Birhanie typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Melaku Birhanie may include:
Please contact Dr. Birhanie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Birhanie accept my insurance?
Dr. Birhanie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 724-8411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birhanie accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Birhanie in Oceanside, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Birhanie's office located?
What is Dr. Birhanie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birhanie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134411879.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birhanie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birhanie
What is Dr. Melaku Birhanie's specialty?
Dr. Birhanie is a Hospitalist near Oceanside, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Melaku Birhanie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birhanie is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melaku Birhanie accepting new patients in Oceanside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melaku Birhanie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melaku Birhanie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birhanie's office at (760) 724-8411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melaku Birhanie?
Please contact Dr. Birhanie's office at (760) 724-8411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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