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Who is Dr. Amare, Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Biruk Amare, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Amare graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program. Dr. Amare is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amare’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amare’s office at (410) 225-8000.
Where did Dr. Amare go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: LECOMT/St John's Episcopal Hospital Program
Medical School: Addis Ababa University
What languages does Dr. Amare speak?
Dr. Amare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Amare treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Amare 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. Amare. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Abnormal Tumor Marker Levels
- Blood
- Laboratory Tests
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
- High tumor markers
- Elevated cancer markers
- Unusual tumor test results
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
- R978: Other abnormal tumor markers
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Clotting Test
- Blood
- Coagulation Disorder
- Blood Clotting Problem
- Abnormal PT/INR
ICD-10 Codes:
- R791: Abnormal coagulation profile
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Amare perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Biruk Amare 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amare's office.
Does Dr. Amare accept my insurance?
Dr. Amare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 225-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amare accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Amare in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Amare's office located?
What is Dr. Amare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144643529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amare
What is Dr. Biruk Amare's specialty?
Dr. Amare is a Internist near Baltimore, 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. Amare to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Biruk Amare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Amare is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Biruk Amare accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Biruk Amare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Biruk Amare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amare's office at (410) 225-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Biruk Amare?
Please contact Dr. Amare's office at (410) 225-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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