26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azizi, Endocrinologist in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Ghobad Azizi, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Azizi completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Mem Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azizi is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azizi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azizi’s office at (910) 254-9464.
Where did Dr. Azizi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; U Ma Mem Hlthcare-Mem Campus, Internal Medicine | University Ma Mem Hlthcare Mem Campus
Medical School: University Hamburg, Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Fak Med, Hamburg | Universitaet Hamburg, Fachbereich Medizin
Is Dr. Azizi board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Ghobad Azizi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azizi speak?
Dr. Azizi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Azizi treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Azizi 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. Azizi. 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:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Other Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Specified Thyroid Condition
- Uncommon Thyroid Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
- E0789: Other specified disorders of thyroid
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
- Papillary Thyroid Cancer
- Follicular Thyroid Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85850: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of thyroid
What procedures does Dr. Azizi perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Azizi 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. Azizi. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Azizi accept my insurance?
Dr. Azizi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 254-9464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azizi accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Azizi in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azizi's office located?
Dr. Ghobad Azizi's Primary Practice
1717 Shipyard Blvd Ste 220
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 254-9464
Dr. Ghobad Azizi's Practice 2
1001 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 200
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 254-9464
What is Dr. Azizi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azizi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134162464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azizi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azizi
What is Dr. Ghobad Azizi's specialty?
Dr. Azizi is a Endocrinologist near Wilmington, NC. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Azizi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghobad Azizi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azizi is affiliated with Carteret Health Care, Duke University 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 Ghobad Azizi accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ghobad Azizi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghobad Azizi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azizi's office at (910) 254-9464 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghobad Azizi?
Please contact Dr. Azizi's office at (910) 254-9464 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghobad Azizi have?
Dr. Ghobad Azizi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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