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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gezahegne, Pulmonologist in Renton, WA?
Dr. Surafel Gezahegne, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Renton, WA. Dr. Gezahegne is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gezahegne’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gezahegne’s office at (425) 251-5100.
What languages does Dr. Gezahegne speak?
Dr. Gezahegne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gezahegne typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gezahegne 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. Gezahegne. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
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:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Gezahegne typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Gezahegne performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gezahegne. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Gezahegne accept my insurance?
Dr. Gezahegne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 251-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gezahegne accept in Renton, WA?
Dr. Gezahegne in Renton, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other PACE
Cambia Health Solutions
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Gezahegne's office located?
Dr. Surafel Gezahegne's Primary Practice
4011 Talbot Rd S Ste 500
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 251-5100
What is Dr. Gezahegne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gezahegne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326364688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gezahegne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gezahegne
What is Dr. Surafel Gezahegne's specialty?
Dr. Gezahegne is a Pulmonologist near Renton, WA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Surafel Gezahegne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gezahegne is affiliated with Valley 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
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Is Surafel Gezahegne accepting new patients in Renton, WA?
Yes, Dr. Surafel Gezahegne is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Surafel Gezahegne offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gezahegne's office at (425) 251-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Surafel Gezahegne?
Please contact Dr. Gezahegne's office at (425) 251-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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