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Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

14 Manchester Square Suite 210
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(207) 475-0100

Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD is an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and York Hospital.

Office Locations

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

14 Manchester Square Suite 210
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(207) 475-0100

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35 Walker Street Suite 200
Kittery, ME 03904

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

diagnostic laryngoscopy

fiberoptic laryngoscopy

flexible laryngoscopy

laryngeal procedures

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD had a list price for diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, diagnostic laryngoscopy, fiberoptic laryngoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, and laryngoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire. 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. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2012 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	812
ear procedures	261
image guided procedures	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	201
minimally invasive procedures	239
minor procedures	52
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2013 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
blood draw	19
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	965
ear procedures	317
image guided procedures	37
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	221
minimally invasive procedures	258
minor procedures	51
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	96
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2014 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	901
ear procedures	279
image guided procedures	32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	178
minimally invasive procedures	210
minor procedures	50
nosebleed treatment	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	83
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2015 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
blood draw	22
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	1021
ear procedures	379
image guided procedures	33
lab tests	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	191
minimally invasive procedures	224
minor procedures	48
nosebleed treatment	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin procedures	23
thyroid function tests	14
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	808

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	552
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	202
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2016 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
blood draw	21
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	976
ear procedures	369
image guided procedures	32
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	192
minimally invasive procedures	224
minor procedures	32
neck imaging	30
nosebleed treatment	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin procedures	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	105
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2017 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
blood draw	17
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	865
ear procedures	296
image guided procedures	20
lab tests	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
minimally invasive procedures	177
minor procedures	32
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
skin procedures	18
thyroid function tests	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	94
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2018 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
blood draw	13
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	649
ear procedures	239
image guided procedures	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	128
minimally invasive procedures	148
minor procedures	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	82
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2019 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	743
ear procedures	266
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	136
minimally invasive procedures	136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	50
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2020 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	862
ear procedures	352
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	131
neck imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	81
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2021 were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1095
ear procedures	212
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	161
minimally invasive procedures	161
neck imaging	35
nosebleed treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	102
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	982
ear procedures	66
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	170
minimally invasive procedures	170
neck imaging	20
nosebleed treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	631
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	92
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Portsmouth, NH were ear procedures, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and minor procedures.

aspiration	30
blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	897
ear procedures	276
image guided procedures	30
lab tests	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	169
minimally invasive procedures	188
minor procedures	40
neck imaging	27
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin procedures	23
thyroid function tests	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	590
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	199
85 and over	89
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	270

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

York Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$686 Propel $664	SINUVA $23
Aerin Medical Inc.	$639 RHINAER STYLUS $556	Vivaer RF Stylus $28	RHINAER $21	$33
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$516 NUCALA $386	$130
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$220 DUPIXENT $220
GENZYME CORPORATION	$215 DUPIXENT $116	Gene Expression Classifier Thyroid FNA Analysis $99
Other	$785 Immunology - HYQVIA $125	DUPIXENT $99	QNASL $98	XIIDRA $93	Inspire $77	Other $293

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,462
Honoraria	$500
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Taraneh Azar works as an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Azar is affiliated with York Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Taraneh Azar, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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