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Dr. Christine Azelby, MD

Colorado Springs, CO

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. Dr. Azelby is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azelby’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Azelby typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Azelby typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Azelby may include:

    Please contact Dr. Azelby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Denver Health

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Longevity Health Founders

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Christine Azelby's Practice 2

    5920 McIntyre St

    Golden, CO 80403

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    Dr. Christine Azelby's Practice 3

    4567 E 9th Ave

    Denver, CO 80220

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    What is Dr. Azelby's NPI number?A 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?

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Christine Azelby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Azelby is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish, Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, Hca Healthone Rose, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Christine Azelby?

    Please contact Dr. Azelby's office at (719) 776-8040 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Azelby's office located?

    Dr. Azelby's offices are located in Colorado Springs, CO, Golden, CO, and Denver, CO.