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Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle, MD

Arlington, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Legasion Tekle, Hospitalist in Arlington, VA?

    Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Legasion Tekle is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Legasion Tekle’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Legasion Tekle’s office at (703) 391-3558.

    What languages does Dr. Legasion Tekle speak?

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

    • Amharic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Legasion Tekle treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Legasion Tekle 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. Legasion Tekle. 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
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Legasion Tekle perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Legasion Tekle's office.

    Does Dr. Legasion Tekle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Legasion Tekle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 391-3558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Legasion Tekle accept in Arlington, VA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Legasion Tekle's office located?

    Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle's Primary Practice

    1701 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

    (703) 391-3558

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    Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle's Practice 2

    360 Hospital Dr

    Warrenton, VA 20186

    (540) 316-5500

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    Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle's Practice 3

    4320 Seminary Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22304

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

    Dr. Legasion Tekle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568713600.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Legasion Tekle?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle's specialty?

    Dr. Legasion Tekle is a Hospitalist near Arlington, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Legasion Tekle to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Legasion Tekle is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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

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    Is Michael Legasion Tekle accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Legasion Tekle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Legasion Tekle's office at (703) 391-3558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Legasion Tekle?

    Please contact Dr. Legasion Tekle's office at (703) 391-3558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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