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Dr. Abraham Teklu, MD

Richmond, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Teklu, Internist in Richmond, VA?

    Dr. Abraham Teklu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Teklu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Teklu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Teklu’s office at (757) 222-0300.

    Where did Dr. Teklu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)

    Is Dr. Teklu board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Teklu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Teklu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Teklu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Teklu 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. Teklu. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Teklu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abraham Teklu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Teklu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Teklu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 222-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Teklu accept in Richmond, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Acuity Insurance

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Teklu's office located?

    Dr. Abraham Teklu's Primary Practice

    6900 Midlothian Tpke

    Richmond, VA 23225

    (757) 222-0300

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    Dr. Abraham Teklu's Practice 2

    2901 S Lynnhaven Rd Ste 450

    Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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    Dr. Abraham Teklu's Practice 3

    3600 Woods Way

    State Farm, VA 23160

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

    Dr. Teklu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285773101.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Teklu?

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

    What is Dr. Abraham Teklu's specialty?

    Dr. Teklu is a Internist near Richmond, 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. Teklu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abraham Teklu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Teklu is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital 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 Abraham Teklu accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham Teklu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abraham Teklu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Teklu's office at (757) 222-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abraham Teklu?

    Please contact Dr. Teklu's office at (757) 222-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Abraham Teklu have?

    Dr. Abraham Teklu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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