Summary

Dr. Payam Azima specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing over three decades of medical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculty of Medicine in Belgium and completed his residency training at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Azima is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Azima practices at multiple locations throughout the Phoenix area, including Sun City and Glendale. His hospital medicine expertise focuses on managing complex medical conditions during inpatient stays. He treats patients experiencing serious conditions such as high blood pressure emergencies and helps manage recovery pain after surgery. Dr. Azima also addresses electrolyte imbalances that can affect heart rhythm and muscle function. His diagnostic approach includes ordering comprehensive blood work and kidney function tests to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts

  • 2.1
  • 32 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Payam Azima has 3 locations

Banner Boswell Medical Center

10401 W Thunderbird BlvdSun City, AZ 85351

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

18701 N 67th AveGlendale, AZ 85308

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

5555 W Thunderbird RdGlendale, AZ 85306

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Sun City , AZScottsdale , AZSUN CITY , AZLyons , CO
Med School: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Ku Leuven) Faculteit Geneeskunde Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Payam Azima

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthChoice
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Payam Azima has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Payam Azima has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Ku Leuven) Faculteit GeneeskundeGraduated in 1994

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Payam Azima accepting new patients?
Dr. Payam Azima has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Payam Azima accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Payam Azima affiliated with?
Dr. Payam Azima is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.
Does Dr. Payam Azima accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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