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Dr. Tewodros Alemu, MD

Gainesville, GA

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alemu, Internist in Gainesville, GA?

    Dr. Tewodros Alemu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alemu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alemu’s office at (770) 219-9000.

    What languages does Dr. Alemu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alemu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Alemu 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. Alemu. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Syndrome
    • Syndrome X
    • Insulin Resistance Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E88810: Metabolic syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
    • Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    • Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
    • Long-term tiredness
    • Persistent fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Alemu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tewodros Alemu may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alemu's office.

    Does Dr. Alemu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alemu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 219-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alemu accept in Gainesville, GA?

    Dr. Alemu in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alemu's office located?

    Dr. Tewodros Alemu also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Tewodros Alemu's Primary Practice

    743 Spring St NE

    Gainesville, GA 30501

    (770) 219-9000

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    Dr. Tewodros Alemu's Practice 2

    777 Hemlock St

    Macon, GA 31201

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    Dr. Tewodros Alemu's Practice 3

    705 Juniper St NE

    Atlanta, GA 30308

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Tewodros Alemu?

    Dr. Alemu has appointments available at his Gainesville, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Alemu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972039998.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alemu?

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

    What is Dr. Tewodros Alemu's specialty?

    Dr. Alemu is a Internist near Gainesville, GA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Alemu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tewodros Alemu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alemu is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Tift 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Tewodros Alemu accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Tewodros Alemu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tewodros Alemu offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alemu, or call (770) 219-9000 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Tewodros Alemu?

    Yes, Dr. Alemu offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Alemu, or call (770) 219-9000 for more information.

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