Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Biru, Internist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Elizabeth Biru, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Biru graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed her residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Biru is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Biru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Biru’s office at (301) 618-5500.
Where did Dr. Biru go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Howard University Program
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) | Addis Ababa University
Is Dr. Biru board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Biru, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Biru speak?
Dr. Biru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Biru typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Biru 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. Biru. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Biru typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Biru 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. Biru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Biru accept my insurance?
Dr. Biru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 618-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Biru accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Biru in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Biru's office located?
What is Dr. Biru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Biru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457342230.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Biru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Biru
What is Dr. Elizabeth Biru's specialty?
Dr. Biru is a Internist near Largo, MD.
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.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Biru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Biru is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Elizabeth Biru accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Biru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Biru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Biru's office at (301) 618-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Biru?
Please contact Dr. Biru's office at (301) 618-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Biru have?
Dr. Elizabeth Biru is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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