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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mengistu, Hospitalist in Christiansburg, VA?
Dr. Yohannes Mengistu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Christiansburg, VA. Dr. Mengistu graduated from Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Mengistu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mengistu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mengistu’s office at (540) 731-2000.
Where did Dr. Mengistu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Mengistu speak?
Dr. Mengistu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mengistu typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mengistu 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. Mengistu. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mengistu typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yohannes Mengistu may include:
Please contact Dr. Mengistu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mengistu accept my insurance?
Dr. Mengistu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 731-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mengistu accept in Christiansburg, VA?
Dr. Mengistu in Christiansburg, VA 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 Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mengistu's office located?
Dr. Yohannes Mengistu's Primary Practice
2900 Lamb Cir
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 731-2000
What is Dr. Mengistu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mengistu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912292525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mengistu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mengistu
What is Dr. Yohannes Mengistu's specialty?
Dr. Mengistu is a Hospitalist near Christiansburg, VA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Yohannes Mengistu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mengistu is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional 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 Yohannes Mengistu accepting new patients in Christiansburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Yohannes Mengistu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yohannes Mengistu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mengistu's office at (540) 731-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yohannes Mengistu?
Please contact Dr. Mengistu's office at (540) 731-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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