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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asfaw, Internist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Nardos Asfaw, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Asfaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asfaw’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asfaw’s office at (301) 754-7000.
What languages does Dr. Asfaw speak?
Dr. Asfaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Asfaw treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Asfaw 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. Asfaw. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Asfaw perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nardos Asfaw may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asfaw's office.
Does Dr. Asfaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Asfaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 754-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asfaw accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Asfaw in Germantown, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
University of Maryland Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Asfaw's office located?
Dr. Nardos Asfaw's Primary Practice
19801 Observation Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 754-7000
What is Dr. Asfaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asfaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952796351.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asfaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asfaw
What is Dr. Nardos Asfaw's specialty?
Dr. Asfaw is a Internist near Germantown, MD.
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. Asfaw to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nardos Asfaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asfaw is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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?
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Is Nardos Asfaw accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Nardos Asfaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nardos Asfaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asfaw's office at (301) 754-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nardos Asfaw?
Please contact Dr. Asfaw's office at (301) 754-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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