BA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atnafu, Hospitalist in Rockville, MD?
Dr. Belay Atnafu, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Atnafu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atnafu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atnafu’s office at (240) 826-5710.
Is Dr. Atnafu board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Belay Atnafu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Atnafu speak?
Dr. Atnafu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atnafu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Atnafu 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. Atnafu. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Atnafu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Belay Atnafu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atnafu's office.
Does Dr. Atnafu accept my insurance?
Dr. Atnafu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 826-5710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atnafu accept in Rockville, MD?
Dr. Atnafu in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Virginia
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Where is Dr. Atnafu's office located?
Dr. Belay Atnafu's Primary Practice
9901 Medical Center Dr
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 826-5710
What is Dr. Atnafu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atnafu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548448822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atnafu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atnafu
What is Dr. Belay Atnafu's specialty?
Dr. Atnafu is a Hospitalist near Rockville, MD. 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. Atnafu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Belay Atnafu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atnafu is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Belay Atnafu accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?
Yes, Dr. Belay Atnafu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Belay Atnafu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atnafu's office at (240) 826-5710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Belay Atnafu?
Please contact Dr. Atnafu's office at (240) 826-5710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Belay Atnafu have?
Dr. Belay Atnafu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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