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Dr. Michael Salerno, MD, PHD

Dr. Michael Salerno, MD, PHD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salerno, Cardiologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Michael Salerno, MD, PHD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salerno completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Salerno is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salerno’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salerno’s office.

    Where did Dr. Salerno go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Salerno board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Salerno, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011

    What languages does Dr. Salerno speak?

    Dr. Salerno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Salerno treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Salerno 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. Salerno. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Mitral Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Problem
    • Mitral Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified
    • I349: Nonrheumatic mitral valve disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Medication Poisoning
    • Medication Errors
    • Accidental Drug Overdose
    • Toxic Reaction to Medication
    • Unintentional Medication Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T46991A: Poisoning by other agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Stroke
    • Post-stroke Problems
    • Effects of Stroke
    • Stroke After-effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction

    Which procedures does Dr. Salerno perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Salerno may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salerno's office.

    Does Dr. Salerno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salerno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salerno accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Salerno in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Salerno's office located?

    Dr. Michael Salerno's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Michael Salerno's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    What is Dr. Salerno's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Salerno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679748024.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salerno?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salerno

    What is Dr. Michael Salerno's specialty?

    Dr. Salerno is a Cardiologist near Stanford, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Salerno to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Salerno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salerno is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with 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 Michael Salerno accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Salerno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Salerno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Salerno?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Salerno have?

    Dr. Michael Salerno is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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