28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aziz, Internist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Suleman Aziz is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Aziz completed his residency at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Dr. Aziz is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aziz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aziz’s office.
Where did Dr. Aziz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UPMC McKeesport Hospital
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Aziz speak?
Dr. Aziz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Aziz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Aziz 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. Aziz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Severe Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Left Leg
- Severe Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
- Advanced Leg Ulcer
- Serious Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Advanced Skin Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97818: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with other specified severity
- L97828: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left lower leg with other specified severity
- L98498: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with other specified severity
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Aziz typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Aziz 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. Aziz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Skin Substitute Graft Application
- Muscle Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Skin Replacement Procedure
- Wound Covering Application
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 15272: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Aziz accept my insurance?
Dr. Aziz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aziz accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Aziz in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Aziz's office located?
What is Dr. Aziz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aziz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326014036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aziz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aziz
What is Dr. Suleman Aziz's specialty?
Dr. Aziz is a Internist near Tacoma, WA.
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. Suleman Aziz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aziz is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, Uw Medical Center - Montlake, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, Swedish First Hill Campus, Overlake Hospital 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
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Is Suleman Aziz accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Suleman Aziz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suleman Aziz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aziz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suleman Aziz?
Please contact Dr. Aziz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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