Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waktola, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Where did Dr. Waktola go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
What languages does Dr. Waktola speak?
Dr. Waktola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Amharic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Waktola typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Waktola 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. Waktola. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Waktola typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ashenafi Waktola 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. Waktola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Waktola accept my insurance?
Dr. Waktola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 920-0721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waktola accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Waktola 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Waktola's office located?
Dr. Ashenafi Waktola's Primary Practice
8115 Fenton St Ste 209
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 920-0721
What hospitals are Dr. Waktola affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Waktola has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Waktola's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waktola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568491389.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waktola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waktola
What is Dr. Ashenafi Waktola's specialty?
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.