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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birku, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Yoseph Birku, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Birku is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birku’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birku’s office.
Is Dr. Birku board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Yoseph Birku, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birku speak?
Dr. Birku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Birku treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Birku 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. Birku. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Subacute Bone Infection in Right Ankle and Foot
- Subacute Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86271: Subacute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86272: Subacute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter
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:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Which procedures does Dr. Birku perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Yoseph Birku 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Birku's office.
Does Dr. Birku accept my insurance?
Dr. Birku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birku accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Birku in Norfolk, 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 Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Birku's office located?
Dr. Yoseph Birku's Practice 3
850 Kempsville Rd Ste 100F
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 261-5910
What is Dr. Birku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689874711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birku
What is Dr. Yoseph Birku's specialty?
Dr. Birku is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Norfolk, VA.
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.
Contact Dr. Birku to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yoseph Birku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birku is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Yoseph Birku accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Yoseph Birku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yoseph Birku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birku's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yoseph Birku?
Please contact Dr. Birku's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yoseph Birku have?
Dr. Yoseph Birku is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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