CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azelby, Hospitalist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Christine Azelby, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Azelby is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azelby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azelby’s office at (719) 776-8040.
What languages does Dr. Azelby speak?
Dr. Azelby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Azelby treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Azelby 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. Azelby. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sarcopenia
- Age-related muscle loss
- Muscle weakness in older adults
- Progressive muscle loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6284: Sarcopenia
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Which procedures does Dr. Azelby perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Azelby may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azelby's office.
Does Dr. Azelby accept my insurance?
Dr. Azelby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 776-8040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azelby accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Azelby in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azelby's office located?
Dr. Christine Azelby's Primary Practice
2222 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 776-8040
What is Dr. Azelby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azelby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033641717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azelby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azelby
What is Dr. Christine Azelby's specialty?
Dr. Azelby is a Hospitalist near Colorado Springs, CO. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Azelby to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christine Azelby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azelby is affiliated with Hca Healthone Rose 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Christine Azelby accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Christine Azelby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Azelby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azelby's office at (719) 776-8040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Azelby?
Please contact Dr. Azelby's office at (719) 776-8040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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