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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azim, Hospitalist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Abida Azim, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Azim completed her residency at Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azim’s office at (510) 454-1000.
Where did Dr. Azim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | University of Karachi / Sind Medical College
Is Dr. Azim board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Abida Azim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azim speak?
Dr. Azim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Azim treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Azim 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. Azim. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Azim perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Abida Azim may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azim's office.
Does Dr. Azim accept my insurance?
Dr. Azim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azim accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Azim in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Community Health Network
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Samaritan Health Services
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Azim's office located?
What is Dr. Azim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447338298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azim
What is Dr. Abida Azim's specialty?
Dr. Azim is a Hospitalist near San Leandro, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Azim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abida Azim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center, Eden Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Abida Azim accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abida Azim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abida Azim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azim's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abida Azim?
Please contact Dr. Azim's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abida Azim have?
Dr. Abida Azim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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