Dr. Karim Salame, MD
Aventura, FL
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salame, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Karim Salame, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salame is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salame’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salame’s office at (573) 882-1515.
Is Dr. Salame board certified as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Karim Salame, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Salame speak?
Dr. Salame and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Salame typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Salame 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. Salame. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Salame typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Salame 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. Salame. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Does Dr. Salame accept my insurance?
Dr. Salame accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 882-1515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salame accept in Aventura, FL?
Dr. Salame in Aventura, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salame's office located?
Dr. Karim Salame's Primary Practice
20801 Biscayne Blvd Ste 200
Aventura, FL 33180
(573) 882-1515
What is Dr. Salame's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215190681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salame?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salame
What is Dr. Karim Salame's specialty?
Dr. Salame is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Aventura, FL.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Karim Salame affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salame is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital West 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
When to see a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karim Salame accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?
Yes, Dr. Karim Salame is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Salame offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salame's office at (573) 882-1515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Salame?
Please contact Dr. Salame's office at (573) 882-1515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karim Salame have?
Dr. Karim Salame is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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