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Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care
Ross University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: lung issues, thoracic cancer, intensive care, and more.
2525 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054

Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD is a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD is affiliated with CaroMont Health.

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Office Locations

934 Cox Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
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CaroMont Health

2525 Court Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 834-4390
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Some issues Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

  • Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
  • Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
  • Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood tests
lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD had a list price for blood tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood count tests
hemoglobin test

In 2012, Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD had a list price for blood count tests, and hemoglobin test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13
hospital care 131
inpatient care 131

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2013 were hospital care, lab tests, inpatient care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 46
doctor visit 129
hospital care 97
inpatient care 84
lab tests 87
outpatient care 13
preventive care 25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 146
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 18
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 55
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 242
inpatient care 242

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 28
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 56
Dementia 37
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 120
inpatient care 120

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 94
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 22
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 49
Dementia 30
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 159
inpatient care 159

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 74
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 22
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 34
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 51
Dementia 34
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 38
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
pulmonary testing 51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 59
Diabetes 54
Dementia 16
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 19
doctor visit 260
hospital care 202
inpatient care 202
preventive care 12
pulmonary testing 137
vaccines 12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 166
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 252
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 31
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 63
Diabetes 50
Dementia 19
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 14
bronchoscopy 41
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 227
hospital care 205
inpatient care 205
lab tests 52
minimally invasive procedures 14
minor procedures 14
pulmonary testing 151

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 307
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 141
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 27
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 63
Diabetes 46
Dementia 17
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 11
bronchoscopy 41
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 132
hospital care 131
inpatient care 131
lab tests 33
minimally invasive procedures 22
minor procedures 11
pulmonary testing 94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 46
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 26
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 53
Diabetes 49
Dementia 18
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy 13
doctor visit 131
hospital care 120
inpatient care 120
lab tests 34
pulmonary testing 125

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 23
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 57
Diabetes 48
Dementia 18
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 12
bronchoscopy 15
doctor visit 148
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103
lab tests 31
pulmonary testing 89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 36
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 54
Diabetes 52
Dementia 15
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gastonia, NC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and lab tests.

aspiration 12
blood draw 12
bronchoscopy 25
diabetes management 46
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 134
hospital care 142
inpatient care 141
lab tests 47
minimally invasive procedures 18
minor procedures 12
outpatient care 13
preventive care 18
pulmonary testing 107
vaccines 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 111
Ethnicity
Black / African American 38
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 137
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 64
85 and over 21
Less than 65 40
65 to 74 81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 46
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Dementia 19
Cancer 17

Education & Training

Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CaroMont Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Azeem Elahi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,390 ION
$3,000 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$1,390
Olympus Corporation of the Americas $1,154 SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile)
$1,154
Noah Medical Corporation $896
$896
Pulmonx Corporation $800 ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER
$648 		Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV
$105 		PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE
$46
Mallinckrodt LLC $438 ACTHAR
$438
Other $1,489 Xyrem
$206 		CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$152 		OPDIVO
$125 		Spiriva
$110 		ALIYA SYSTEM
$109 		Other
$787
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $3,883
Education $3,000
Food and Beverage $2,284

Biography

Dr. Azeem Elahi's areas of specialization are adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology. His areas of expertise include the following: intensive care, thoracic cancer, and lung issues. He is professionally affiliated with CaroMont Health. Dr. Elahi's practice in Gastonia, NC is open to new patients as reported by CaroMont Health. He attended Ross University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University for residency. Dr. Elahi has received the following distinctions: Castle Connolly Top Doctor; Critical Care Fellow 'Profound Dedication to Patient; and Care' Award.

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