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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azmeh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Waref Azmeh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Azmeh completed his residency at Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azmeh is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azmeh’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azmeh’s office.
Where did Dr. Azmeh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Fac De Med De Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
What languages does Dr. Azmeh speak?
Dr. Azmeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Azmeh typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Azmeh 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. Azmeh. 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Azmeh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Waref Azmeh may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Azmeh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azmeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Azmeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azmeh accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Azmeh in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Azmeh's office located?
What is Dr. Azmeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azmeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467408492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azmeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azmeh
What is Dr. Waref Azmeh's specialty?
Dr. Azmeh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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. Waref Azmeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azmeh is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Waref Azmeh accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Waref Azmeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waref Azmeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azmeh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waref Azmeh?
Please contact Dr. Azmeh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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