Habib Azad, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Habib Azad is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Mission Viejo, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(949) 364-0644Mission Viejo, CA
Telehealth Available
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With over 33 years in internal medicine, Habib Azad, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Mission Viejo. Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine (class of 1993), he has been practicing for over 33 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1682dNPPES updated 2021-10-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

26800 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6384

Fax: (949) 364-1520
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

532

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

418

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,055

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $431k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
52%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
50%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
42%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Heart Failure
41%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$999 received from industry

41 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Habib Azad's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1993

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

26522 La Alameda Suite 120, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6330

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210011

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Habib Azad

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Habib Azad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Mission Viejo 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 Habib Azad

NPI records show Dr. Azad as active with telehealth listed in Mission Viejo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 364-0644.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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