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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azeem, Infectious Disease Specialist in Petersburg, VA?
Dr. Ahad Azeem, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Petersburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Azeem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azeem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azeem’s office at (865) 835-1000.
What languages does Dr. Azeem speak?
Dr. Azeem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Azeem typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Azeem 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. Azeem. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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 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
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Azeem typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Azeem performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Azeem. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Azeem accept my insurance?
Dr. Azeem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 835-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azeem accept in Petersburg, VA?
Dr. Azeem in Petersburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Plan Administrators
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Azeem's office located?
Dr. Ahad Azeem's Primary Practice
200 Medical Park Blvd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(865) 835-1000
What is Dr. Azeem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azeem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184165318.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azeem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azeem
What is Dr. Ahad Azeem's specialty?
Dr. Azeem is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Petersburg, VA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Ahad Azeem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azeem is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Johnston-Willis Hospital 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
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Is Ahad Azeem accepting new patients in Petersburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Ahad Azeem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahad Azeem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azeem's office at (865) 835-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahad Azeem?
Please contact Dr. Azeem's office at (865) 835-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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