Who is Dr. Azinge, Internist in Washington, DC?
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 as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Azinge 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 an Internist like Dr. Azinge typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Azinge typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Azinge 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. Azinge's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Azinge affiliated with?
Dr. Azinge has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azinge's NPI number?A 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?
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.