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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tarekegne, Internist in Sumter, SC?
Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sumter, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tarekegne completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tarekegne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tarekegne’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tarekegne’s office.
Where did Dr. Tarekegne go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
Is Dr. Tarekegne board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tarekegne speak?
Dr. Tarekegne and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tarekegne treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tarekegne 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. Tarekegne. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Which procedures does Dr. Tarekegne perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne 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. Tarekegne's office.
Does Dr. Tarekegne accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarekegne 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. Tarekegne accept in Sumter, SC?
Dr. Tarekegne in Sumter, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tarekegne's office located?
What is Dr. Tarekegne's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tarekegne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336105535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tarekegne?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tarekegne
What is Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne's specialty?
Dr. Tarekegne is a Internist near Sumter, SC.
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. Tarekegne to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tarekegne is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital 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?
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Is Mulugeta Tarekegne accepting new patients in Sumter, SC?
Yes, Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tarekegne's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mulugeta Tarekegne?
Please contact Dr. Tarekegne's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne have?
Dr. Mulugeta Tarekegne is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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