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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lemma, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Woodbury, MN?
Dr. Girum Lemma, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Woodbury, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Lemma is fluent in English, Amharic, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lemma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lemma’s office at (651) 735-7414.
Is Dr. Lemma board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Girum Lemma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lemma speak?
Dr. Lemma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Lemma treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Lemma 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. Lemma. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Lemma perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Lemma performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lemma. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Lemma accept my insurance?
Dr. Lemma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 735-7414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lemma accept in Woodbury, MN?
Dr. Lemma in Woodbury, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Postal Workers Union APWU
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lemma's office located?
Dr. Girum Lemma's Primary Practice
6025 Lake Rd Ste 110
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 735-7414
What is Dr. Lemma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lemma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093760290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lemma
What is Dr. Girum Lemma's specialty?
Dr. Lemma is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Woodbury, MN. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Lemma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Girum Lemma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lemma is affiliated with M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, United Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, MN, Fairview Ridges 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Girum Lemma accepting new patients in Woodbury, MN?
Yes, Dr. Girum Lemma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Girum Lemma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lemma's office at (651) 735-7414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Girum Lemma?
Please contact Dr. Lemma's office at (651) 735-7414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Girum Lemma have?
Dr. Girum Lemma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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