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Dr. Nyla Azam, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Azam, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Nyla Azam, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Azam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azam’s office at (518) 262-4300.

    What languages does Dr. Azam speak?

    Dr. Azam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Azam typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Azam typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Azam 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Azam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Azam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-4300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Azam accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Azam in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Azam's office located?

    Dr. Nyla Azam's Primary Practice

    391 Myrtle Ave Ste 1B

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-4300

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    Mc 131

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

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    What is Dr. Azam's NPI number?A 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 1942521596.

    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. Nyla Azam's specialty?

    Dr. Azam is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Albany, NY.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is Dr. Nyla Azam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Azam is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls 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 Dr. Nyla Azam accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Nyla Azam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nyla Azam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Azam's office at (518) 262-4300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nyla Azam?

    Please contact Dr. Azam's office at (518) 262-4300 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Azam's office located?

    Dr. Azam's office is located in Albany, NY.