Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abdissa, Internist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Mesfin Abdissa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abdissa graduated from Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) and completed his residency at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Abdissa is fluent in English, Amharic, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdissa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdissa’s office at (414) 423-5179.
Where did Dr. Abdissa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Aurora Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Abdissa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mesfin Abdissa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abdissa speak?
Dr. Abdissa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Abdissa treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abdissa 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. Abdissa. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Abdissa perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mesfin Abdissa 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. Abdissa's office.
Does Dr. Abdissa accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdissa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 423-5179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdissa accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Abdissa in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abdissa's office located?
Dr. Mesfin Abdissa's Primary Practice
6901 W Edgerton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53220
(414) 423-5179
What is Dr. Abdissa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdissa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376579417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdissa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdissa
What is Dr. Mesfin Abdissa's specialty?
Dr. Abdissa is a Internist near Milwaukee, WI.
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. Abdissa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mesfin Abdissa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdissa is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, St. Francis Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Mesfin Abdissa accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Mesfin Abdissa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mesfin Abdissa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdissa's office at (414) 423-5179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mesfin Abdissa?
Please contact Dr. Abdissa's office at (414) 423-5179 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mesfin Abdissa have?
Dr. Mesfin Abdissa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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