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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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; Flemish
English
Persian
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Azima typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Electrolyte Disorder
- Fluid Balance Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Azima typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Azima 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
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
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Arizona
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Azima's office located?
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Payam Azima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azima is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center 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 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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