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Who is Dr. Berhane, Surgeon in Cheverly, MD?
Dr. Tsion Berhane, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cheverly, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Berhane completed her residency at Washington Hosp Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Berhane is fluent in English, Amharic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berhane’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berhane’s office.
Where did Dr. Berhane go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington Hosp Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Howard Univ Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Berhane board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tsion Berhane, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Berhane speak?
Dr. Berhane and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Berhane typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Berhane 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. Berhane. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Berhane typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Tsion Berhane may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Berhane's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Berhane accept my insurance?
Dr. Berhane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berhane accept in Cheverly, MD?
Dr. Berhane in Cheverly, 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)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Berhane's office located?
What is Dr. Berhane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berhane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255336962.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berhane?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berhane
What is Dr. Tsion Berhane's specialty?
Dr. Berhane is a Surgeon near Cheverly, MD.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Tsion Berhane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berhane is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Ummc Midtown Campus, Um Baltimore Washington 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 Tsion Berhane accepting new patients in Cheverly, MD?
Yes, Dr. Tsion Berhane is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tsion Berhane offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berhane's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tsion Berhane?
Please contact Dr. Berhane's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tsion Berhane have?
Dr. Tsion Berhane is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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