32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aziz, Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Waseem Aziz, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Aziz graduated from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency at John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program. Dr. Aziz is fluent in English, French, German, Hindi, Kurdish, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aziz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aziz’s office at (703) 391-3600.
Where did Dr. Aziz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
What languages does Dr. Aziz speak?
Dr. Aziz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Hindi
Kurdish
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Aziz treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Aziz 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. Aziz. 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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Rectal Bleeding
- Vomiting Blood
- Angiodysplasia of the Colon with Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Colonic Disease
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
- Hematemesis
- Bloody Vomit
- Upper GI Bleeding
- Colon Vascular Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Angiodysplasia
- Bloody Stool from Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
- K920: Hematemesis
- K5521: Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Peptic Ulcer
- Hemorrhaging Gastric Ulcer
- Stomach Ulcer with Bleeding
- Chronic Bleeding Ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer with bleeding
- Hemorrhaging duodenal ulcer
- Small intestine ulcer bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- K254: Chronic or unspecified gastric ulcer with hemorrhage
- K264: Chronic or unspecified duodenal ulcer with hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Bleeding Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis with Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Diverticula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5731: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
Also known as:
- Bleeding Abnormal Blood Vessels in Stomach or Duodenum
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Stomach Disorder
- Bleeding Gastric Angiodysplasia
- Bleeding Duodenal Angiodysplasia
- GI Bleeding from Abnormal Vessels
ICD-10 Codes:
- K31811: Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum with bleeding
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Food Stuck in Esophagus
- Foreign Bodies
- Food lodged in food pipe
- Choking on food
- Food obstruction in throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- T18128A: Food in esophagus causing other injury, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Blocked Bile Duct
- Bile Duct Disease
- Biliary Obstruction
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Obstructed Bile Duct
ICD-10 Codes:
- K831: Obstruction of bile duct
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Which procedures does Dr. Aziz perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Waseem Aziz may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Aziz's office.
Does Dr. Aziz accept my insurance?
Dr. Aziz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 391-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aziz accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Aziz in Washington, DC 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aziz's office located?
Dr. Waseem Aziz's Primary Practice
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(703) 391-3600
What is Dr. Aziz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aziz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023038270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aziz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aziz
What is Dr. Waseem Aziz's specialty?
Dr. Aziz is a Gastroenterologist near Washington, DC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Aziz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Waseem Aziz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aziz is affiliated with UF Health Shands 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 Waseem Aziz accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Waseem Aziz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waseem Aziz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aziz's office at (703) 391-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waseem Aziz?
Please contact Dr. Aziz's office at (703) 391-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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