33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azhar, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Gohar Azhar, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Azhar graduated from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at Western Pennsylvania Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azhar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azhar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azhar’s office at (501) 686-8000.
Where did Dr. Azhar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Western Pennsylvania Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Azhar speak?
Dr. Azhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Azhar treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Azhar 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. Azhar. 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:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Dementia
- Vascular Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
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:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Urethra Inflammation
- Urethral Disorder
- Urethritis
- Inflamed Urethra
- Urethral Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N342: Other urethritis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Azhar perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gohar Azhar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azhar's office.
Does Dr. Azhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Azhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 686-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azhar accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Azhar in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica Advantage
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azhar's office located?
Dr. Gohar Azhar's Primary Practice
4301 W Markham St # 748
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
What is Dr. Azhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508804899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azhar
What is Dr. Gohar Azhar's specialty?
Dr. Azhar is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Little Rock, AR. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Azhar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gohar Azhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azhar is affiliated with Uams Medical Center 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Gohar Azhar accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Gohar Azhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gohar Azhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (501) 686-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gohar Azhar?
Please contact Dr. Azhar's office at (501) 686-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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