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Dr. Asif Azeem, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

King Edward Medical University

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

205 N East Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 205-4800

Dr. Asif Azeem, MD is a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from King Edward Medical University. Dr. Asif Azeem, MD is affiliated with McLaren Bay Region, Trinity Health and EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.

Office Locations

1200 E Paris Suite 8
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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205 N East Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201

(517) 205-4800

(313) 876-1305

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2012, Dr. Asif Azeem, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. 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

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	67
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	521
hospital care	387
injections	24
inpatient care	387
minimally invasive procedures	521
preventive care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	203

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	207
doctor visit	52
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	519
hospital care	305
injections	33
inpatient care	305
minimally invasive procedures	519
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	207

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	49
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	77
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	99
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	324
hospital care	157
injections	19
inpatient care	157
minimally invasive procedures	324
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	36
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	45
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	132
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	326
hospital care	89
injections	23
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	326
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	80
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	88
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	234
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	234
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	110

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	39
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	111
gastrointestinal procedures	225
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	225
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	98

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	85
doctor visit	125
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	183
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	183
preventive care	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	26
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	93
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	211
minimally invasive procedures	211
preventive care	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	21
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	55
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	108
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	23
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	116
doctor visit	63
gastrointestinal procedures	194
minimally invasive procedures	194
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	116

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	16
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	14
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	67
gastrointestinal procedures	108
minimally invasive procedures	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Grand Rapids, MI were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	118
doctor visit	89
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	268
hospital care	146
injections	22
inpatient care	146
minimally invasive procedures	268
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	118

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	274
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Asif Azeem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Asif Azeem, MD graduated from King Edward Medical University. He completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He is certified by the Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: King Edward Medical University

Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Board Certification: Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Asif Azeem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Bay Region

Trinity Health

EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Asif Azeem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,845 Humira $793	Creon $323	Viekira $271	Mavyret $240	Moderiba $34	Other $183
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,321 STELARA $657	SIMPONI $388	SIMPONI ARIA $128	REMICADE $100	OLYSIO $48
AbbVie Inc.	$909 Humira $293	Creon $122	Rinvoq $121	Skyrizi $115	LINZESS $63	Other $195
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$655 SUTAB $431	SUPREP $145	SUPREP BOWEL PREP $47	SUFLAVE $33
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$538 ENTYVIO $389	MOTEGRITY $111	AMITIZA $37
Other	$4,971 XIFAXAN $482	ENTYVIO $369	Cimzia $342	ZEPOSIA $269	DIFICID $265	Other $3,244

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,623
Education	$382
Gift	$235

Biography

Dr. Asif Azeem is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and Jackson, MI. Dr. Azeem graduated from King Edward Medical University and then he performed his residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. In his practice, Dr. Azeem focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and internal medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Trinity Health and McLaren Bay Region. According to Trinity Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Grand Rapids, MI.