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Dr. James Azurin, MD

Rochester, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Azurin, Neurologist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. James Azurin, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Azurin graduated from Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina. Dr. Azurin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azurin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azurin’s office at (585) 546-3265.

    Where did Dr. Azurin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Azurin board certified as a Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Azurin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Azurin speak?

    Dr. Azurin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Azurin typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Azurin 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. Azurin. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Azurin typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Azurin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Azurin. 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:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Does Dr. Azurin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Azurin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 546-3265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Azurin accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Azurin in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Connective Rx

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Azurin's office located?

    Dr. James Azurin's Primary Practice

    2101 Lac de Ville Blvd

    Rochester, NY 14618

    (585) 546-3265

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    Dr. James Azurin's Practice 2

    2619 Culver Rd

    Rochester, NY 14609

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    Dr. James Azurin's Practice 3

    1425 Portland Ave

    Rochester, NY 14621

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    What hospitals are Dr. Azurin affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Azurin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Strong Memorial Hospital,Rochester, NY
    Arnot Ogden Medical Center,Elmira, NY
    Carthage Area Hospital,Carthage, NY
    Auburn Community Hospital,Auburn, NY

    What is Dr. Azurin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Azurin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932182649.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azurin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azurin

    What is Dr. James Azurin's specialty?

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Is Dr. James Azurin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Azurin is affiliated with Rochester General Hospital, Olean General 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

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    Is Dr. James Azurin accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. James Azurin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Azurin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Azurin's office at (585) 546-3265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Azurin?

    Please contact Dr. Azurin's office at (585) 546-3265 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Azurin's office located?

    Dr. Azurin's office is located in Rochester, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Azurin have?

    Dr. James Azurin is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.