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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gemtessa, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gemtessa is fluent in English and Bulgarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gemtessa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gemtessa’s office at (413) 748-9392.
What languages does Dr. Gemtessa speak?
Dr. Gemtessa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
What conditions does Dr. Gemtessa treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gemtessa 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. Gemtessa. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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
Which procedures does Dr. Gemtessa perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gemtessa's office.
Does Dr. Gemtessa accept my insurance?
Dr. Gemtessa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 748-9392 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gemtessa accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Gemtessa in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Gemtessa's office located?
Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa's Primary Practice
1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4304
Hartford, CT 06105
(413) 748-9392
What is Dr. Gemtessa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gemtessa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780905174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gemtessa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gemtessa
What is Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa's specialty?
Dr. Gemtessa is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hartford, CT.
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. Gemtessa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gemtessa is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, Ct which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Tilahun Gemtessa accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tilahun Gemtessa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gemtessa's office at (413) 748-9392 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tilahun Gemtessa?
Please contact Dr. Gemtessa's office at (413) 748-9392 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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