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Dr. Dinna Getachew, DO

Alexandria, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Getachew, Internist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Dinna Getachew, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Getachew is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Getachew’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Getachew’s office at (215) 785-9200.

    What languages does Dr. Getachew speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Getachew treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Getachew 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. Getachew. 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:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, 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

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
    • Body Weight
    • BMI in healthy range
    • Normal adult BMI
    • Healthy weight BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Which procedures does Dr. Getachew perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dinna Getachew may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Getachew's office.

    Does Dr. Getachew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Getachew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 785-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Getachew accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Getachew in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Getachew's office located?

    Dr. Dinna Getachew's Primary Practice

    6020 Richmond Hwy Ste 102

    Alexandria, VA 22303

    (215) 785-9200

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    Dr. Dinna Getachew's Practice 2

    4340 Connecticut Ave NW Ste C

    Washington, DC 20008

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    Dr. Dinna Getachew's Practice 3

    315 H St NE Ste A

    Washington, DC 20002

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

    Dr. Getachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144715020.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Getachew?

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

    What is Dr. Dinna Getachew's specialty?

    Dr. Getachew is a Internist near Alexandria, VA.

    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. Getachew to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dinna Getachew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Getachew is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Dinna Getachew accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Dinna Getachew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dinna Getachew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Getachew's office at (215) 785-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dinna Getachew?

    Please contact Dr. Getachew's office at (215) 785-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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