Nkem Aziken, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Nkem Aziken, M.D. practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Provo, UT. He has been in practice for 13+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
Fresh · 26dNPPES updated 2026-04-10 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Nkem Aziken's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 9, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Nkem Aziken
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nkem Aziken for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Provo 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 Nkem Aziken
NPI records show Dr. Aziken as active with telehealth listed in Provo, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 357-7081.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nkem Aziken
Practice Location
395 W Cougar Blvd Ste 503, Provo, UT 84604-3323
Mailing Address
Po Box 27128, Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
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