35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Negussie, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Yeheyis Negussie, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Negussie graduated from Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Negussie is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Negussie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Negussie’s office at (301) 565-3440.
Where did Dr. Negussie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Hospital
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Negussie board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Yeheyis Negussie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Negussie speak?
Dr. Negussie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Negussie treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Negussie 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. Negussie. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Blood Alcohol and Drug Testing
- Blood Alcohol Level
- Drug Testing
- Drug Screening
- BAC Test
- Toxicology Screen
- Substance Use Testing
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0283: Encounter for blood-alcohol and blood-drug test
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Overweight
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Pre-Employment Medical Exam
- Job physical
- Employment health check
- Pre-hire medical assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
Which procedures does Dr. Negussie perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Yeheyis Negussie may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Negussie's office.
Does Dr. Negussie accept my insurance?
Dr. Negussie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 565-3440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Negussie accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Negussie in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Negussie's office located?
Dr. Yeheyis Negussie's Primary Practice
8604 2nd Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 565-3440
What is Dr. Negussie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Negussie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831122647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Negussie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Negussie
What is Dr. Yeheyis Negussie's specialty?
Dr. Negussie is a Internist near Silver Spring, MD.
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. Negussie to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Yeheyis Negussie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Negussie is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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
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Is Yeheyis Negussie accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Yeheyis Negussie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yeheyis Negussie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Negussie's office at (301) 565-3440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yeheyis Negussie?
Please contact Dr. Negussie's office at (301) 565-3440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yeheyis Negussie have?
Dr. Yeheyis Negussie is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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