Azem Chami
Azem Chami is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Shreveport, LA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Azem Chami practices as part of a group pain medicine anesthesiology specialist practice in Shreveport, LA. With 24+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Shreveport area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
124
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
13
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
25
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $263
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$456 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Azem Chami's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Mailing address
1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103-3822
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Azem Chami
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Azem Chami for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shreveport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Azem Chami
Dr. Chami is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shreveport, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 626-0000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Azem Chami
Practice Location
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address
1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103-3822
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