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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. Dr. Birku is currently affiliated with Smg Division Of Hospital Medicine Williamsburg. Dr. Birku is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birku’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Birku typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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. Birku typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Birku's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Birku's office located?
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.
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. Yoseph Birku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birku is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Mary Washington Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Riverside Regional 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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