Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salazar, Anesthesiologist in Portsmouth, OH?
Dr. Alexander Salazar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salazar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar’s office at (740) 356-8117.
Is Dr. Salazar board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Salazar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Salazar speak?
Dr. Salazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Salazar typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Salazar 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. Salazar. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Salazar typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Salazar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salazar. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Salazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (740) 356-8117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar accept in Portsmouth, OH?
Dr. Salazar in Portsmouth, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
MedBen
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salazar's office located?
Dr. Alexander Salazar's Primary Practice
1805 27th St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 356-8117
What is Dr. Salazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598931958.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salazar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salazar
What is Dr. Alexander Salazar's specialty?
Dr. Salazar is a Anesthesiologist near Portsmouth, OH.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Alexander Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salazar is affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Alexander Salazar accepting new patients in Portsmouth, OH?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Salazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (740) 356-8117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Salazar?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (740) 356-8117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Salazar have?
Dr. Alexander Salazar is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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