Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azer, Internist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Wageh Azer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Azer is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azer’s office at (213) 765-7500.
Is Dr. Azer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Wageh Azer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azer speak?
Dr. Azer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Azer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Azer 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. Azer. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Azer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Wageh Azer 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. Azer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azer accept my insurance?
Dr. Azer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 765-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azer accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Azer in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Azer's office located?
Dr. Wageh Azer's Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(213) 765-7500
What is Dr. Azer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477501799.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azer
What is Dr. Wageh Azer's specialty?
Dr. Azer is a Internist near Carson, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Wageh Azer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azer is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wageh Azer accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wageh Azer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wageh Azer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azer's office at (213) 765-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wageh Azer?
Please contact Dr. Azer's office at (213) 765-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wageh Azer have?
Dr. Wageh Azer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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