Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azad, Internist in Melrose Park, IL?
Where did Dr. Azad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Westlake Hospital
Medical School: Agartala Government Medical College | Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Azad board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hema Azad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azad speak?
Dr. Azad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Azad typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Azad 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. Azad. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Azad typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Hema Azad 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. Azad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azad accept my insurance?
Dr. Azad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 405-0121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azad accept in Melrose Park, IL?
Dr. Azad in Melrose Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Azad's office located?
Dr. Hema Azad's Primary Practice
1440 W North Ave Ste 305
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(630) 405-0121
What hospitals are Dr. Azad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Azad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669523825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azad
What is Dr. Hema Azad'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.