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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. Dr. Alemu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alemu’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Alemu typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alemu typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Alemu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Assurant

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

    705 Juniper St NE

    Atlanta, GA 30308

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    Dr. Tewodros Alemu's Practice 3

    2201 Henderson Mill Rd NE Ste 160

    Atlanta, GA 30345

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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.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

    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, Emory Decatur Hospital, Wellstar Windy Hill, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    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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