Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assefa, Internist in South Holland, IL?
Dr. Girma Assefa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Holland, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Assefa graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Assefa is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assefa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assefa’s office at (708) 730-2200.
Where did Dr. Assefa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine | Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Medical Faculty, Hailie Selassie I University | Addis Ababa University
Is Dr. Assefa board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Girma Assefa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Assefa speak?
Dr. Assefa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Assefa treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Assefa 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. Assefa. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes eye problems
- Diabetic vision issues
- Eye complications from type 2 diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1139: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Hormone Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Hormone-Related High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure due to Gland Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I152: Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders
What procedures does Dr. Assefa perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Assefa 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. Assefa. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Assefa accept my insurance?
Dr. Assefa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 730-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assefa accept in South Holland, IL?
Dr. Assefa in South Holland, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Assefa's office located?
Dr. Girma Assefa's Primary Practice
100 W 162nd St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 730-2200
What is Dr. Assefa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619904992.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assefa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assefa
What is Dr. Girma Assefa's specialty?
Dr. Assefa is a Internist near South Holland, IL.
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. Assefa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Girma Assefa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assefa is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Community Hospital of Munster 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 Girma Assefa accepting new patients in South Holland, IL?
Yes, Dr. Girma Assefa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Girma Assefa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assefa's office at (708) 730-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Girma Assefa?
Please contact Dr. Assefa's office at (708) 730-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Girma Assefa have?
Dr. Girma Assefa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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