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Dr. Belai Damtew, MD

Cleveland, OH

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Damtew, Infectious Disease Specialist in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Belai Damtew, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Damtew graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at Metrohealth Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Damtew is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Damtew’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Damtew’s office at (440) 816-4394.

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

    • Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases

    • Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Addis Ababa University

    Is Dr. Damtew board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Belai Damtew, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Damtew speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Damtew treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Damtew 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. Damtew. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Damtew perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Damtew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Damtew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (440) 816-4394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Damtew accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Damtew in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • CommuniCare Advantage

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Damtew's office located?

    Dr. Belai Damtew's Primary Practice

    7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste 302

    Cleveland, OH 44130

    (440) 816-4394

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    Dr. Belai Damtew's Practice 2

    7255 Old Oak Blvd Ste C302

    Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

    (440) 816-4394

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    Dr. Belai Damtew's Practice 3

    30701 Lorain Rd Ste A

    North Olmsted, OH 44070

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

    Dr. Damtew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831252956.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Damtew?

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

    What is Dr. Belai Damtew's specialty?

    Dr. Damtew is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Cleveland, OH.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Damtew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Belai Damtew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Damtew is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Southwest General Health Center. 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Belai Damtew accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Belai Damtew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Belai Damtew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Damtew's office at (440) 816-4394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Belai Damtew?

    Please contact Dr. Damtew's office at (440) 816-4394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Belai Damtew have?

    Dr. Belai Damtew is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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