43 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified. 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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Damtew typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Damtew typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Damtew performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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
Centene Corporation
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
Summa Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Damtew's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Belai Damtew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Damtew is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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