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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azam, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Arsalan Azam is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Azam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azam’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azam’s office at (619) 973-2055.
What languages does Dr. Azam speak?
Dr. Azam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Azam treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Azam 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. Azam. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Azam perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Arsalan Azam may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azam's office.
Does Dr. Azam accept my insurance?
Dr. Azam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 973-2055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azam accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Azam in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Conifer Health Solutions
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azam's office located?
Dr. Arsalan Azam also offers virtual visits
Dr. Arsalan Azam's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 973-2055
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Arsalan Azam?
Dr. Azam has appointments available at his La Mesa, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Azam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487053336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azam
What is Dr. Arsalan Azam's specialty?
Dr. Azam is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Azam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Arsalan Azam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azam is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Arsalan Azam accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Arsalan Azam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arsalan Azam offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Azam, or call (619) 973-2055 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Arsalan Azam?
Yes, Dr. Azam offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Azam, or call (619) 973-2055 for more information.
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