GW
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Woldeher, Internist in Stafford, VA?
Dr. Getachew Woldeher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stafford, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Woldeher completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Woldeher is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woldeher’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woldeher’s office.
Where did Dr. Woldeher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Woldeher board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Getachew Woldeher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Woldeher speak?
Dr. Woldeher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Woldeher treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Woldeher 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. Woldeher. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Which procedures does Dr. Woldeher perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Getachew Woldeher 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. Woldeher's office.
Does Dr. Woldeher accept my insurance?
Dr. Woldeher 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. Woldeher accept in Stafford, VA?
Dr. Woldeher in Stafford, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Woldeher's office located?
What is Dr. Woldeher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Woldeher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073504940.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woldeher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woldeher
What is Dr. Getachew Woldeher's specialty?
Dr. Woldeher is a Internist near Stafford, VA.
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. Woldeher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Getachew Woldeher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Woldeher is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Mary Washington Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, VHC Health - Virginia Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Getachew Woldeher accepting new patients in Stafford, VA?
Yes, Dr. Getachew Woldeher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Getachew Woldeher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Woldeher's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Getachew Woldeher?
Please contact Dr. Woldeher's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Getachew Woldeher have?
Dr. Getachew Woldeher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Internist Near Stafford, VA
TA
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Tedla Anbessie, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stafford, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Stafford, VA
AA
Accepting patientsDr. Abla Awadh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stafford, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Stafford, VA
NS
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Nikee Shrestha, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stafford, VA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Stafford, VA