Summary

Dr. Tekeste is a nephrology physician in Seattle, Washington with over 15 years of experience. Is dedicated to preserving kidney health and improving outcomes for patients with complex renal conditions. Through attentive listening and open dialogue, he helps patients understand their health and feel confident in their care. Outside of practice, Dr.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 15 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Amharic
  • Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Swedish Nephrology - First Hill

515 Minor Ave Ste 300Seattle, WA 98104

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Michael Mequanint Tekeste, MDDr. Roderick Marshall Macdonald, MDDr. Nhi Luan Tan, MDDr. Justin Lamont Bullock
NephrologyInternal MedicineNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Amharic
Seattle , WASEATTLE , WASeattle , WASeattle , WA
Med School: SABA University Med School: University College Cork School Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Mequanint Tekeste

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Casecade Select
  • Carelon Medicare Advantage
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • Seven Corners
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO

Medical Specialties

Michael Mequanint Tekeste has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Mequanint Tekeste has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hospitalist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrologist

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Michael Mequanint Tekeste holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2018.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU Medical Center Monroe Family Medicine Residency in 2016 and Louisiana State University Hospital in 2016.

Internship

Completed their internship at LSU Medical Center Monroe Family Medicine Residency in 2013.

Medical School

Graduated from SABA University in 2011.

NPI Number

Michael Mequanint Tekeste's NPI number is 1881952091.

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Michael Tekeste's office is located at 515 Minor Ave Ste 300, Seattle, WA, 98104.
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