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Dr. Nicholas Azinge, MD

Washington, DC

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    Who is Dr. Azinge, Internist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Nicholas Azinge, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Azinge graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azinge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azinge’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azinge’s office at (202) 865-6625.

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

    • Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Azinge board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Azinge, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Azinge speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Azinge treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Azinge 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. Azinge. 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
    • DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Emergency
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Azinge perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nicholas Azinge may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azinge's office.

    Does Dr. Azinge accept my insurance?

    Dr. Azinge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-6625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Azinge accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Azinge in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Hennepin Health Plan (MN)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

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    Where is Dr. Azinge's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Azinge's Primary Practice

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5100

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-6625

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

    Dr. Azinge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265491070.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azinge?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Azinge's specialty?

    Dr. Azinge is a Internist near Washington, DC.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Azinge to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Azinge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Azinge is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Nicholas Azinge accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Azinge is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Azinge offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Azinge's office at (202) 865-6625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Azinge?

    Please contact Dr. Azinge's office at (202) 865-6625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Azinge have?

    Dr. Nicholas Azinge is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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