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Dr. Wondwossen Bekele

Hagerstown, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bekele, Internist in Hagerstown, MD?

    Dr. Wondwossen Bekele is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bekele is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bekele’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bekele’s office at (301) 618-3776.

    What languages does Dr. Bekele speak?

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

    • Amharic
    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bekele typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Bekele 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. Bekele. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bekele typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Wondwossen Bekele may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bekele accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bekele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 618-3776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bekele accept in Hagerstown, MD?

    Dr. Bekele in Hagerstown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bekele's office located?

    Dr. Wondwossen Bekele's Primary Practice

    11110 Medical Campus Rd

    Hagerstown, MD 21742

    (301) 618-3776

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    Dr. Wondwossen Bekele's Practice 2

    12500 Willowbrook Rd

    Cumberland, MD 21502

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    Dr. Wondwossen Bekele's Practice 3

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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

    Dr. Bekele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205221223.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bekele?

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

    What is Dr. Wondwossen Bekele's specialty?

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Wondwossen Bekele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bekele is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Lewisgale Medical Center, Meritus Health 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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. Wondwossen Bekele accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Wondwossen Bekele is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wondwossen Bekele offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bekele's office at (301) 618-3776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wondwossen Bekele?

    Please contact Dr. Bekele's office at (301) 618-3776 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bekele's office located?

    Dr. Bekele's offices are located in Hagerstown, MD, Cumberland, MD, and Silver Spring, MD.