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Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela, MD

Tallahassee, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ketsela, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tallahassee, FL?

    Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ketsela completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Ketsela is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ketsela’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ketsela’s office at (229) 236-3339.

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

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine

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

    Is Dr. Ketsela board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ketsela speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ketsela treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ketsela 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. Ketsela. 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
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Which procedures does Dr. Ketsela perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Ketsela accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ketsela accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 236-3339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ketsela accept in Tallahassee, FL?

    Dr. Ketsela in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Capital Health Plan

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene

    • CNA Insurance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Medicare

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ketsela's office located?

    Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela's Primary Practice

    2709 Killarney Way Ste 2

    Tallahassee, FL 32309

    (229) 236-3339

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    Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela's Practice 2

    2927 Kerry Forest Pkwy

    Tallahassee, FL 32309

    (229) 236-3339

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    Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela's Practice 3

    2024 E Pinetree Blvd Ste B

    Thomasville, GA 31792

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

    Dr. Ketsela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023166832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ketsela?

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

    What is Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela's specialty?

    Dr. Ketsela is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tallahassee, FL.

    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. Ketsela to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ketsela is affiliated with HCA Florida Capital Hospital 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?

    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 Gizatchew Ketsela accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ketsela's office at (229) 236-3339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gizatchew Ketsela?

    Please contact Dr. Ketsela's office at (229) 236-3339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela have?

    Dr. Gizatchew Ketsela is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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