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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tessema, Hospitalist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Admasu Tessema, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tessema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tessema’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tessema’s office at (615) 721-9676.
What languages does Dr. Tessema speak?
Dr. Tessema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tessema typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Tessema 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. Tessema. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Tessema typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Admasu Tessema may include:
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tessema accept my insurance?
Dr. Tessema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 721-9676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tessema accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Tessema in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tessema's office located?
Dr. Admasu Tessema's Primary Practice
4220 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 721-9676
What is Dr. Tessema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tessema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598119026.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tessema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tessema
What is Dr. Admasu Tessema's specialty?
Dr. Tessema is a Hospitalist near Nashville, TN.
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. Admasu Tessema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tessema is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Admasu Tessema accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Admasu Tessema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Admasu Tessema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office at (615) 721-9676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Admasu Tessema?
Please contact Dr. Tessema's office at (615) 721-9676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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