Summary

Dr. Dereje Desta treats heart failure, sepsis, and pediatric sepsis and has practiced internal medicine and hospital medicine for 30 years. He is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and sees patients in Humble, Texas. He earned his medical degree from Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Desta 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 30 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu Speaks Spanish, English, Hindi, Bengali Speaks English
Humble , TXConroe , TXHouston , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences Med School: Medical University of South Carolina Med School: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dereje Gebreselassie Desta

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Nippon Life Benefits - PPO
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Riverside Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Superior HealthPlan - ACA
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dereje Gebreselassie Desta has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dereje Gebreselassie Desta has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Dereje Gebreselassie Desta holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Jimma University College Of Public Health And Medical Sciences in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Desta's NPI number is 1427289321.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Dereje Desta affiliated with?
Dr. Dereje Desta is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital.
Where is Dr. Dereje Desta's office located?
Dr. Dereje Desta's office is located at 18951 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX, 77338.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dereje Desta?
You can find contact information for Dr. Dereje Desta here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Dereje Desta accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Dereje Desta has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Dereje Desta accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dereje Desta accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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