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Dr. Mettassebia Kanno, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist, Internist

Halethorpe, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kanno, Infectious Disease Specialist in Halethorpe, MD?

    Dr. Mettassebia Kanno, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Halethorpe, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kanno is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanno’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanno’s office at (443) 263-7300.

    Is Dr. Kanno board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Mettassebia Kanno, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kanno speak?

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

    • Amharic
    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kanno typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kanno 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. Kanno. 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:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Staph Infection
    • Staphylococcal Infection
    • Staphylococcus aureus infection
    • MSSA infection
    • Golden staph infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site

    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:

    • Gonorrhea
    • GC infection
    • The Clap
    • Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A549: Gonococcal infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kanno typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mettassebia Kanno may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kanno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kanno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 263-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kanno accept in Halethorpe, MD?

    Dr. Kanno in Halethorpe, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Kanno's office located?

    Dr. Mettassebia Kanno's Primary Practice

    1701 Twin Springs Rd

    Halethorpe, MD 21227

    (443) 263-7300

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    Kaiser Permanente City Plaza Medical Center

    10 Hopkins Plz

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Dr. Mettassebia Kanno's Practice 3

    1221 Mercantile Ln

    Largo, MD 20774

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

    Dr. Kanno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043264492.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanno?

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

    What is Dr. Mettassebia Kanno's specialty?

    Dr. Kanno is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Halethorpe, MD.

    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 Dr. Mettassebia Kanno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kanno is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Mettassebia Kanno accepting new patients in Halethorpe, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Mettassebia Kanno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mettassebia Kanno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kanno's office at (443) 263-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mettassebia Kanno?

    Please contact Dr. Kanno's office at (443) 263-7300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kanno's office located?

    Dr. Kanno's offices are located in Halethorpe, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Largo, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mettassebia Kanno have?

    Dr. Mettassebia Kanno is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.