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Who is Dr. Azhar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Ashaur Azhar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Azhar graduated from University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Lutheran Medical Center Program. Dr. Azhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azhar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azhar’s office at (504) 568-5031.
Where did Dr. Azhar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lutheran Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Adelaide, Faculty Of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Azhar speak?
Dr. Azhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Azhar treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Azhar 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. Azhar. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89893: Pressure ulcer of other site, stage 3
Which procedures does Dr. Azhar perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ashaur Azhar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azhar's office.
Does Dr. Azhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Azhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 568-5031 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azhar accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Azhar in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azhar's office located?
Dr. Ashaur Azhar's Primary Practice
4315 Houma Blvd Ste 305
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 568-5031
What is Dr. Azhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558595405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azhar
What is Dr. Ashaur Azhar's specialty?
Dr. Azhar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Metairie, LA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Azhar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ashaur Azhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azhar is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ashaur Azhar accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ashaur Azhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashaur Azhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (504) 568-5031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashaur Azhar?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (504) 568-5031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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