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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Rufael, Internist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Gebreye Rufael, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Rufael graduated from Hadassah Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Md Med Sys, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rufael is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rufael’s office at (410) 992-4666.
Where did Dr. Rufael go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Md Med Sys, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | University of Maryland Program
Medical School: The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel | Hadassah Medical School
Is Dr. Rufael board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gebreye Rufael, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rufael speak?
Dr. Rufael and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Rufael typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Rufael 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. Rufael. 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:
- 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:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Rufael typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gebreye Rufael 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
Please contact Dr. Rufael's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rufael accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Rufael's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Rufael's office located?
Dr. Gebreye Rufael's Primary Practice
10840 Little Patuxent Pkwy Ste 302
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 992-4666
What is Dr. Rufael's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rufael's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659317048.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rufael?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rufael
What is Dr. Gebreye Rufael's specialty?
Dr. Rufael is a Internist near Columbia, MD.
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. Gebreye Rufael affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Rufael is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gebreye Rufael accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Gebreye Rufael is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gebreye Rufael offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rufael's office at (410) 992-4666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gebreye Rufael?
Please contact Dr. Rufael's office at (410) 992-4666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gebreye Rufael have?
Dr. Gebreye Rufael is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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