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Who is Dr. Ghayouri Azar, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ghayouri Azar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghayouri Azar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghayouri Azar’s office at (301) 579-3465.
What languages does Dr. Ghayouri Azar speak?
Dr. Ghayouri Azar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Ghayouri Azar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ghayouri Azar 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. Ghayouri Azar. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Which procedures does Dr. Ghayouri Azar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghayouri Azar's office.
Does Dr. Ghayouri Azar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghayouri Azar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 579-3465 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghayouri Azar accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Ghayouri Azar in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Inland Empire
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghayouri Azar's office located?
Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar's Primary Practice
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 579-3465
Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar's Practice 3
3720 Farragut Ave Fl 2
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 949-4242
What is Dr. Ghayouri Azar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghayouri Azar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487998381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghayouri Azar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghayouri Azar
What is Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar's specialty?
Dr. Ghayouri Azar is a Internist near Silver Spring, MD.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Ghayouri Azar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ghayouri Azar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Elham Ghayouri Azar accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elham Ghayouri Azar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghayouri Azar's office at (301) 579-3465 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elham Ghayouri Azar?
Please contact Dr. Ghayouri Azar's office at (301) 579-3465 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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