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Dr. Melaku Tesfaye, MD

Rockville, MD

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tesfaye, Hospitalist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tesfaye is fluent in English, Amharic, and Samaritan Aramaic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tesfaye’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tesfaye’s office at (301) 796-7500.

    What languages does Dr. Tesfaye speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    • Samaritan Aramaic

    What conditions does Dr. Tesfaye treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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:

    • 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
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Tesfaye perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a 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 (301) 796-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tesfaye accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Tesfaye in Rockville, MD 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tesfaye's office located?

    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Primary Practice

    9901 Medical Center Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 796-7500

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    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Practice 2

    7600 Carroll Ave

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

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    Dr. Melaku Tesfaye's Practice 3

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd

    Bethesda, MD 20814

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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 1417390527.

    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 Hospitalist near Rockville, MD. 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. 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 Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Rockville, MD?

    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 (301) 796-7500 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 (301) 796-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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