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Who is Dr. Azer, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Nigel Azer, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Azer graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Azer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azer’s office at (703) 548-6666.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Azer?
Dr. Nigel Azer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Azer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Replacement, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Arlington/VA community, Dr. Azer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Azer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery | University of Virginia Program
Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | University of Virginia Medical School | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
What languages does Dr. Azer speak?
Dr. Azer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Azer treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Azer 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. Azer. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1710: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified knee
- M1610: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hip
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Right Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Right Artificial Hip Joint
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Having a Left Artificial Hip Joint
- Having Artificial Knee Joints (Both Knees)
- Bilateral Artificial Hip Joints
- Knee Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Right Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis
- Right Knee Arthroplasty
- Right hip replacement
- Right hip prosthesis
- Artificial right hip
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
- Left hip replacement
- Left hip prosthesis
- Artificial left hip
- Bilateral knee replacement
- Both knee prostheses
- Double knee replacement
- Double Hip Replacement
- Both Hips Replaced
- Bilateral Hip Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
- Z96641: Presence of right artificial hip joint
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
- Z96642: Presence of left artificial hip joint
- Z96653: Presence of artificial knee joint, bilateral
- Z96643: Presence of artificial hip joint, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does Dr. Azer perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Azer 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. Azer. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Azer accept my insurance?
Dr. Azer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 548-6666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azer accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Azer in Arlington, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azer's office located?
Dr. Nigel Azer's Primary Practice
2800 S Shirlington Rd Ste 1100
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 548-6666
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nigel Azer?
Dr. Azer has appointments available at his Arlington, VA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Azer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255336178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azer
What is Dr. Nigel Azer's specialty?
Dr. Azer is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Arlington, VA. Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Azer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nigel Azer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azer is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 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
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Is Nigel Azer accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. Nigel Azer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nigel Azer offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Azer, or call (703) 548-6666 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Nigel Azer?
Please contact Dr. Azer's office at (703) 548-6666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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