Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azima, Hospitalist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Payam Azima, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Azima completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Azima is fluent in English, Dutch, Flemish, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azima’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azima’s office at (480) 214-9720.
Where did Dr. Azima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Kath Univ Leuven- Fac Der Geneeskunde- Leuven- Belgium
Is Dr. Azima board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Payam Azima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azima speak?
Dr. Azima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Dutch
English
Flemish
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Azima treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Azima 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. Azima. 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:
- Pain
- Chest Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Azima perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Payam Azima may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Azima's office.
Does Dr. Azima accept my insurance?
Dr. Azima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 214-9720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azima accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Azima in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Azima's office located?
Dr. Payam Azima's Practice 2
7975 N Hayden Rd Ste C380
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 214-9720
What is Dr. Azima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447246129.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azima
What is Dr. Payam Azima's specialty?
Dr. Azima is a Hospitalist near Scottsdale, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Azima to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Payam Azima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azima is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Payam Azima accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Payam Azima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Payam Azima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azima's office at (480) 214-9720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Payam Azima?
Please contact Dr. Azima's office at (480) 214-9720 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Payam Azima have?
Dr. Payam Azima is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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