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Dr. Wossen Belachew, MD

Santa Monica, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Belachew, Hospitalist in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Wossen Belachew, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Belachew is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Belachew’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Belachew’s office at (310) 319-4698.

    What languages does Dr. Belachew speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Belachew typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Belachew 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. Belachew. 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 Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint

    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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Belachew typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Wossen Belachew may include:

    Please contact Dr. Belachew's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Belachew accept my insurance?

    Dr. Belachew accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 319-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Belachew accept in Santa Monica, CA?

    Dr. Belachew in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • L.A. Care Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Belachew's office located?

    Dr. Wossen Belachew's Primary Practice

    1250 16th St

    Santa Monica, CA 90404

    (310) 319-4698

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    Dr. Wossen Belachew's Practice 2

    757 Westwood Plz Ste 7501

    Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

    Dr. Belachew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831532266.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Belachew?

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

    What is Dr. Wossen Belachew's specialty?

    Dr. Belachew is a Hospitalist near Santa Monica, CA.

    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. Wossen Belachew affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Belachew is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Wossen Belachew accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Wossen Belachew is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wossen Belachew offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Belachew's office at (310) 319-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wossen Belachew?

    Please contact Dr. Belachew's office at (310) 319-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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