Dr. Ahsan Azhar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ahsan Azhar, MD,FACP, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Odessa, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, University Of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Centerthe, United Regional Health Care System. Dr. Ahsan Azhar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including 24 On Physicians Pc. Dr. Ahsan Azhar may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Ahsan Azhar at 500 W 4th St to request Dr. Ahsan Azhar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 W 4th St
Odessa, TX 79761-5001
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ahsan Azhar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3072746817
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • FACP

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ahsan Azhar graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1396094512
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 4, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ahsan Azhar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ahsan Azhar has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 24 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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    Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • 24 On Physicians Pc


Practice Locations

500 W 4th St
Odessa, TX 79761-5001
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 4, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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