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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salami, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Rukayat Salami, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Salami is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salami’s office at (312) 227-7424.
Where did Dr. Salami go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Is Dr. Salami board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Rukayat Salami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Salami speak?
Dr. Salami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Salami typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Salami diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Salami. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Salami typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Rukayat Salami may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Salami's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salami accept my insurance?
Dr. Salami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-7424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salami accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Salami in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Boncura Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthPartners
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salami's office located?
What is Dr. Salami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205008539.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salami
What is Dr. Rukayat Salami's specialty?
Dr. Salami is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Rukayat Salami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salami is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Rukayat Salami accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rukayat Salami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rukayat Salami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salami's office at (312) 227-7424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rukayat Salami?
Please contact Dr. Salami's office at (312) 227-7424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rukayat Salami have?
Dr. Rukayat Salami is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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