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Dr. Semere Tedla, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Joliet, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tedla, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Joliet, IL?

    Dr. Semere Tedla, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tedla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tedla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tedla’s office at (216) 445-9117.

    What languages does Dr. Tedla speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tedla typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tedla 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. Tedla. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tedla typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Semere Tedla may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tedla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tedla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tedla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 445-9117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tedla accept in Joliet, IL?

    Dr. Tedla in Joliet, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tedla's office located?

    Dr. Semere Tedla's Primary Practice

    333 Madison St

    Joliet, IL 60435

    (216) 445-9117

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    Dr. Semere Tedla's Practice 2

    2875 W 19th St

    Chicago, IL 60623

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

    Dr. Tedla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528403805.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tedla?

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

    What is Dr. Semere Tedla's specialty?

    Dr. Tedla is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Joliet, IL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Semere Tedla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tedla is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital, Fairview 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Semere Tedla accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Semere Tedla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Semere Tedla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tedla's office at (216) 445-9117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Semere Tedla?

    Please contact Dr. Tedla's office at (216) 445-9117 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tedla's office located?

    Dr. Tedla's offices are located in Joliet, IL and Chicago, IL.