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Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)
Harvard Medical School (2010)
Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.
110 Irving Street Northwest Po Box North Tower
Washington, DC 20010

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD is a cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

106 Irving Street NW Physician Office Building North Tower, Suite 3150
Washington, DC 20010

Address:

1133 21st Street NW 7th Floor, Building 2
Washington, DC 20036

Address:

110 Irving Street Northwest Po Box North Tower
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures 356
doctor visit 627
emergency care 29
hospital care 324
inpatient care 310
nuclear scan 54
outpatient care 49
stress testing 123
ultrasound (sonogram) 237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD.

Gender
Female 138
Male 127
Ethnicity
Black / African American 155
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 79
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 6
Other 1
Age
85 and over 36
75 to 84 82
Less than 65 42
65 to 74 104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2010)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1021 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-15
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Dr Z is very methodical and professional in his approach. He was very caring about my condition and thoughtful in his decision-making.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-14
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Felt involved and spoken with vs to and at! Appreciative!
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-08-01
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My appointments and visits have gotten much better.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-24
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Very attentive and was very professional!
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-08-18
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I follow your doctor's instruction.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-12-14
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Dr Zemedkum was very clear
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-11
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Excellent
Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-09-26
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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-07-22
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Micheas Zemedkun, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $1,528 Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring
$1,366 		Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs
$162
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $327 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN
$106
$221
Amgen Inc. $233 Corlanor
$117 		Repatha
$116
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $151 LIVALO
$151
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $102 Electrophysiology
$102
Other $180 LifeVest
$46 		PRALUENT
$41 		BRILINTA
$37 		ELIQUIS
$18 		WatchPATONE
$18 		Other
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,389
Travel and Lodging $1,132

Biography

Dr. Micheas Zemedkun specializes in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and cardiology (heart disease) and practices in Washington, DC. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include double aortic arch, eisenmenger syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. Dr. Zemedkun is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Zemedkun accepts Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in Washington, DC is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. He studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. For his residency, Dr. Zemedkun trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. In addition to English, he speaks Amharic.

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