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Who is Dr. Azhar, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ahsan Azhar, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Azhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azhar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azhar’s office at (713) 792-6161.
What languages does Dr. Azhar speak?
Dr. Azhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Azhar typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Azhar typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahsan Azhar may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Azhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azhar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Azhar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
SIHO Holding
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Where is Dr. Azhar's office located?
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 1396094512.
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. Ahsan Azhar's specialty?
Dr. Azhar is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Houston, TX.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Ahsan Azhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azhar is affiliated with The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center 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 Ahsan Azhar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ahsan Azhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahsan Azhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (713) 792-6161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahsan Azhar?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (713) 792-6161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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