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Who is Dr. Gurmu, Internist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Deme Gurmu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gurmu graduated from Addis Ababa University. Dr. Gurmu is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurmu’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. Gurmu’s office at (202) 507-1554.
Where did Dr. Gurmu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Addis Ababa University
What languages does Dr. Gurmu speak?
Dr. Gurmu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Gurmu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gurmu 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. Gurmu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Open Chest Wound
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Chest Trauma
- Open Thorax Injury
- Chest Wall Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S21109A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, 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:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gurmu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Deme Gurmu 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. Gurmu's office.
Does Dr. Gurmu accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurmu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 507-1554 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurmu accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Gurmu in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Chevron
Department of Defense / Tricare
District of Columbia
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gurmu's office located?
What is Dr. Gurmu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurmu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386056158.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurmu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurmu
What is Dr. Deme Gurmu's specialty?
Dr. Gurmu is a Internist near Largo, 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. Gurmu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Deme Gurmu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gurmu is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, UM Capital Region Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Frederick Health 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
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Is Deme Gurmu accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Deme Gurmu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deme Gurmu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gurmu's office at (202) 507-1554 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deme Gurmu?
Please contact Dr. Gurmu's office at (202) 507-1554 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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