21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azer, Nephrologist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Where did Dr. Azer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Azer board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Maher Azer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azer speak?
Dr. Azer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Azer typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Azer typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Maher Azer may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Azer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azer accept my insurance?
Dr. Azer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 426-8881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azer accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Azer in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
HealthSmart
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Azer's office located?
Dr. Maher Azer's Primary Practice
3810 Katella Ave Fl 2
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 426-8881
What hospitals are Dr. Azer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Azer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azer's NPI number?A 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 1124097548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azer