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Dr. Fessehaie Tekle, MD

Alexandria, VA

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    Who is Dr. Tekle, Internist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Fessehaie Tekle, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tekle graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tekle is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tekle’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tekle’s office at (757) 679-6058.

    Where did Dr. Tekle 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. Tekle board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Fessehaie Tekle, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tekle speak?

    Dr. Tekle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tekle treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Tekle 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. Tekle. 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:

    • Pressure Sore
    • Pressure Sores
    • Bed Sore
    • Decubitus Ulcer
    • Pressure Ulcer
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
    • L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
    • L89323: Pressure ulcer of left buttock, stage 3
    • L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Alcohol Use Disorder
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Alcohol use disorder
    • Alcohol abuse
    • Alcohol dependence
    • Problem drinking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1010: Alcohol abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    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:

    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Physical Activity
    • Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Physical inactivity
    • Insufficient exercise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z723: Lack of physical exercise

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Tekle perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Fessehaie Tekle may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tekle's office.

    Does Dr. Tekle accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tekle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 679-6058 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tekle accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Tekle in Alexandria, 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

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Tekle's office located?

    Dr. Fessehaie Tekle's Primary Practice

    4320 Seminary Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22304

    (757) 679-6058

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    Dr. Fessehaie Tekle's Practice 2

    12388 Warwick Blvd Ste 302

    Newport News, VA 23606

    (757) 706-3768

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    Dr. Fessehaie Tekle's Practice 3

    100 Emancipation Dr

    Hampton, VA 23667

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    What is Dr. Tekle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tekle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518928100.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tekle?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tekle

    What is Dr. Fessehaie Tekle's specialty?

    Dr. Tekle is a Internist near Alexandria, 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. Tekle to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fessehaie Tekle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tekle is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Inova Alexandria Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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    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 Fessehaie Tekle accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Fessehaie Tekle is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fessehaie Tekle offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tekle's office at (757) 679-6058 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fessehaie Tekle?

    Please contact Dr. Tekle's office at (757) 679-6058 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fessehaie Tekle have?

    Dr. Fessehaie Tekle is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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