21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azimi, Cardiologist in La Mesa, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Azimi?
Dr. Nassir Azimi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Azimi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Congenital Heart Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Percutaneous Valve Repair, Post COVID-19 Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Mesa, CA community, Dr. Azimi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Azimi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Medical Center, Interventional Cardiology | Yale University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Is Dr. Azimi board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nassir Azimi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Azimi speak?
Dr. Azimi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Farsi/Persian
- Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Azimi typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Azimi 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. Azimi. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Azimi typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nassir Azimi may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Azimi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azimi accept my insurance?
Dr. Azimi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azimi accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Azimi in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Azimi's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Azimi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Azimi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azimi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azimi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366438764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azimi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azimi