34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azam, Internist in East Greenwich, RI?
Dr. Munawar Azam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Greenwich, RI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Azam graduated from University Of Karachi / Dow Medical College and completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Azam is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Azam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Azam’s office at (401) 398-2656.
Where did Dr. Azam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Ri Hosp-Brown
Residency: University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | University Of Karachi / Dow Medical College
Is Dr. Azam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Munawar Azam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996
What languages does Dr. Azam speak?
Dr. Azam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Azam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Azam 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. Azam. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Azam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Munawar Azam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Azam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azam accept my insurance?
Dr. Azam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 398-2656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azam accept in East Greenwich, RI?
Dr. Azam in East Greenwich, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Aware Integrated
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cigna Group
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Azam's office located?
Dr. Munawar Azam's Primary Practice
1407 S County Trl Ste 422
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-2656
What is Dr. Azam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104859271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azam
What is Dr. Munawar Azam's specialty?
Dr. Azam is a Internist near East Greenwich, RI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Munawar Azam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Azam is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, South County Hospital Campus, Rhode Island Hospital, Emerson Health, Westerly 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Munawar Azam accepting new patients in East Greenwich, RI?
Yes, Dr. Munawar Azam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Munawar Azam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Azam's office at (401) 398-2656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Munawar Azam?
Please contact Dr. Azam's office at (401) 398-2656 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Munawar Azam have?
Dr. Munawar Azam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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