PAYAM AZIMA MD
NPI 1447246129
Hospitalist in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
31.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
8328 E. HARTFORD DR., SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255(480) 214-9720(480) 214-9722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Payam Azima Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PAYAM AZIMA MD (NPI 1447246129) is an individual hospitalist provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (30735) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447246129
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NamePAYAM AZIMACredential: MD
Location Address8328 E. HARTFORD DR.Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address8328 E. Hartford Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · (480) 882-4335 · Fax (480) 882-5705
Fax(480) 214-9722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2014
NPI 1447246129 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in AZ · 30735
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 30735 (AZ)
8328 E. HARTFORD DR., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN2144239
Medicare UPINH79217
Medicare PINZ122127AZ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified80858AZ
Medicaid752180AZ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Payam Azima Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507853496
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040430001172
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
1,643 services286 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
395 services223 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
306 services259 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
298 services279 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
36 services36 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
32 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85255 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

31.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality33.33
Improvement Activities0
Cost30.61

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height E0143
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers24 claims24 services$40.47 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers35 claims35 services$14.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$4.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers73 claims73 services$65.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers23 claims23 services$32.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Internal Medicine
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Hospitalist
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Internal Medicine
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Internal Medicine
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Internal Medicine
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Hospitalist
8328 E. HARTFORD DR.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Payam Azima's NPI number?

The NPI number for Payam Azima is 1447246129. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005.

Where is Payam Azima located?

Payam Azima practices at 8328 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. The listed phone number is (480) 214-9720.

What is Payam Azima's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Payam Azima enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Payam Azima is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Payam Azima accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Payam Azima as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Payam Azima was last updated on January 23, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.