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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shiferaw, Infectious Disease Specialist in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Bethel Shiferaw, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Shiferaw is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiferaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiferaw’s office at (203) 709-6402.
What languages does Dr. Shiferaw speak?
Dr. Shiferaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shiferaw typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shiferaw 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. Shiferaw. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shiferaw typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bethel Shiferaw may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shiferaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Shiferaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 709-6402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shiferaw accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Shiferaw in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shiferaw's office located?
Dr. Bethel Shiferaw's Primary Practice
133 Scovill St Ste 102
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 709-6402
What is Dr. Shiferaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shiferaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821432113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiferaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shiferaw
What is Dr. Bethel Shiferaw's specialty?
Dr. Shiferaw is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Waterbury, CT.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Bethel Shiferaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shiferaw is affiliated with Saint Mary's Hospital - Waterbury, Ct 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Bethel Shiferaw accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Bethel Shiferaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bethel Shiferaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office at (203) 709-6402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bethel Shiferaw?
Please contact Dr. Shiferaw's office at (203) 709-6402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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