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Dr. Melaku Tesfaye, MD

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tesfaye, Internist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tesfaye is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tesfaye’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tesfaye’s office at (703) 664-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Tesfaye speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tesfaye treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tesfaye 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. Tesfaye. 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:

    • 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 Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Tesfaye perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melaku Tesfaye may include:

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

    Does Dr. Tesfaye accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tesfaye accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 664-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tesfaye accept in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Tesfaye in Arlington, 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

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tesfaye's office located?

    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Primary Practice

    1701 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

    (703) 664-7000

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    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Practice 2

    2501 Parkers Ln

    Alexandria, VA 22306

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    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Practice 3

    3300 Gallows Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22042

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

    Dr. Tesfaye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245659028.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tesfaye?

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

    What is Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's specialty?

    Dr. Tesfaye is a Internist near Arlington, 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. Tesfaye to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melaku Tesfaye affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tesfaye is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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 Melaku Tesfaye accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Melaku Tesfaye is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melaku Tesfaye offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tesfaye's office at (703) 664-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melaku Tesfaye?

    Please contact Dr. Tesfaye's office at (703) 664-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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