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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Tesfaye is fluent in English, Amharic, and Samaritan Aramaic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tesfaye’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Tesfaye typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tesfaye typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Melaku Tesfaye may include:
Please contact Dr. Tesfaye's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
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, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Wellspan York Hospital, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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