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Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Urgent Care
Professional interests include: sinus infection, immunization (preventive vaccines), ruptured eardrum, and more.
808 Beacon Street
Waycross, GA 31501

Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA specializing in family medicine and urgent care. Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Charlotte Hall, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Adams Morgan, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Towson at Anneslie, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Federal Hill, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Capitol Hill, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Wheaton, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Waldorf at Festival Way, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Alexandria, MEDSTAR URGENT CARE LLC, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Gaithersburg at Darnestown Road, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Chevy Chase, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Bel Air, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Perry Hall and MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Hyattsville.

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Office Locations

808 Beacon Street
Waycross, GA 31501
(706) 721-3157
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Some issues Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

lab tests
X-rays

By Affordability:

blood tests
diabetes management

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD performed more lab tests, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood tests, and diabetes management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 10%

By Volume:

finger stick glucose test
rapid flu test
urinalysis

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring
blood glucose tests
finger stick glucose test
glucose monitoring
glucose tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD performed more finger stick glucose test, rapid flu test, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, and glucose tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. 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:

urinalysis

In 2012, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD had a list price for urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 109

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 785

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 13
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2014 were lab tests, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 17
breathing treatment 13
doctor visit 605
ear procedures 11
lab tests 80
thoracic (chest) imaging 34
X-rays 34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 177
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 314
Black 169
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 32
Less than 65 145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2015 were lab tests, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
breathing treatment 17
doctor visit 409
lab tests 151
thoracic (chest) imaging 48
X-rays 48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 278
Female 506
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 434
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 302
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 68
Less than 65 228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 3
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2016 were lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 260
lab tests 50
thoracic (chest) imaging 15
X-rays 15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 68
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 131
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 22
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2016

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 34
Dementia 9
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2017 were lab tests, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 11
doctor visit 293
lab tests 106
thoracic (chest) imaging 22
X-rays 22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 93
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 20
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2017

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 38
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2018 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 17
doctor visit 294
lab tests 140

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 216
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 139
Black 138
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 26
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2018

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 8
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2019 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 18
doctor visit 380
lab tests 140

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 263
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 178
Black 156
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 20
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2019

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2020 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 23
doctor visit 523
lab tests 123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 192
Female 341
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 217
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 262
From 75 to 84 161
85 and over 32
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2020

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 38
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2021 were lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 53
doctor visit 455
lab tests 173

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 163
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 261
Black 92
Hispanic 46
Asian 27
Other 31
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 229
From 75 to 84 142
85 and over 46
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 26
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 85
doctor visit 667
lab tests 412
preventive care 13
vaccines 13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 409
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 423
Black 103
Hispanic 39
Asian 42
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 306
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 81
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waycross, GA were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

blood draw 19
diabetes management 34
doctor visit 434
ear procedures 11
lab tests 152
preventive care 13
thoracic (chest) imaging 29
vaccines 13
X-rays 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 260
Ethnicity
Black / African American 94
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 232
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 10
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 104
85 and over 32
Less than 65 74
65 to 74 182

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Education & Training

She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Charlotte Hall
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Adams Morgan
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Towson at Anneslie
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Federal Hill
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Capitol Hill
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Wheaton
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Waldorf at Festival Way
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Alexandria
MEDSTAR URGENT CARE LLC
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Gaithersburg at Darnestown Road
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Chevy Chase
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Bel Air
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Perry Hall
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Hyattsville

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Biography

Dr. Nosheen Azam specializes in family medicine and urgent care. Her areas of expertise include sleep disorders, diabetes management, and immunization (preventive vaccines). She is affiliated with MedStar Health. Dr. Azam's medical residency was performed at Mayo Clinic.

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