Who is Dr. Tekle, Internist in Alexandria, VA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Tekle typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tekle typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Fessehaie Tekle 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. Tekle's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
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
What hospitals are Dr. Tekle affiliated with?
Dr. Tekle has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tekle's NPI number?A 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?
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.