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Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Urgent Care

Professional interests include: chronic illness, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), breathing treatment, and more.

1805 Columbia Road Nw
Washington, DC 20009

(202) 797-4960

Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Silver Spring, MD specializing in family medicine and urgent care. Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

11915 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(301) 942-4505

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MedStar Health

12111 Darnestown Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(301) 926-3020

(301) 926-3021

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MedStar Health

1420 Key Highway Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 230-7820

(410) 230-7821

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1805 Columbia Road Nw
Washington, DC 20009

(202) 797-4960

(202) 797-4961

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228 7th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003

(202) 698-0795

(202) 698-0794

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MedStar Health

3064 Waldorf Marketplace
Waldorf, MD 20603

(301) 932-5960

(301) 932-5961

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3610 King Street Suite D
Alexandria, VA 22302

(703) 845-2815

1-844-344-5124

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37767 Market Drive
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

(301) 290-1499

(301) 290-0508

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5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 401
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-9440

(301) 215-9441

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6317 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

(443) 777-6890

(410) 433-2015

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6401 America Boulevard Suite 200
Hyattsville, MD 20782

(301) 276-8800

(301) 942-4509

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8605 Ridgely's Choice Drive
Baltimore, MD 21236

(410) 248-2310

(410) 248-2311

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Some issues Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD can help you with:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood tests, diabetes management, urinalysis, and urine tests 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:

lab tests

By Affordability:

antigen tests

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for antigen 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 Volume:

finger stick glucose test

By Affordability:

joint imaging

lab tests

musculoskeletal imaging

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD performed more finger stick glucose test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for joint imaging, lab tests, musculoskeletal imaging, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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 Silver Spring, MD 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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Silver Spring, MD during 2023 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

diabetes management	95
doctor visit	553
lab tests	463
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	95
Hispanic	56
Asian	37
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	75
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Silver Spring, MD during 2024 were lab tests, diabetes management, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

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

diabetes management	92
doctor visit	607
lab tests	300
musculoskeletal imaging	12
X-rays	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	101
Hispanic	49
Asian	29
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	102
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD in 2024

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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 Silver Spring, MD were lab tests, diabetes management, thoracic (chest) imaging and X-rays.

blood draw	19
diabetes management	49
doctor visit	456
ear procedures	11
lab tests	194
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
vaccines	13
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

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

**Gender**
Female	276
Male	144

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	94
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	252
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	119
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	192

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nosheen Azam, MD From 2012 - 2024

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	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	6

Education & Training

She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She has a state license in Georgia.

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2012)

Licensed In: Georgia

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Biography

Dr. Nosheen Azam's specialties are family medicine and urgent care. Areas of expertise for Dr. Azam include sleep disorders, diabetes management, and head injury. Dr. Azam is affiliated with MedStar Health. She trained at Mayo Clinic for her residency.