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Dr. Leon Salgado, MD

Homestead, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salgado, Family Medicine Specialist in Homestead, FL?

    Dr. Leon Salgado, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Homestead, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salgado is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salgado’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salgado’s office at (305) 685-5688.

    What languages does Dr. Salgado speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salgado typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salgado 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. Salgado. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salgado typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Leon Salgado may include:

    Please contact Dr. Salgado's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Salgado accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salgado accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 685-5688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salgado accept in Homestead, FL?

    Dr. Salgado in Homestead, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

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    Where is Dr. Salgado's office located?

    Dr. Leon Salgado's Primary Practice

    363 S Homestead Blvd

    Homestead, FL 33030

    (305) 685-5688

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    Dr. Leon Salgado's Practice 2

    1272 NW 119th St

    Miami, FL 33167

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    Dr. Leon Salgado's Practice 3

    26085 S Dixie Hwy

    Naranja, FL 33032

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

    Dr. Salgado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346436714.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salgado?

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

    What is Dr. Leon Salgado's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Leon Salgado affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salgado is affiliated with Homestead Hospital, Hca Florida Kendall 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Leon Salgado accepting new patients in Homestead, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Leon Salgado is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leon Salgado offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salgado's office at (305) 685-5688 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leon Salgado?

    Please contact Dr. Salgado's office at (305) 685-5688 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Salgado's office located?

    Dr. Salgado's offices are located in Homestead, FL, Miami, FL, and Naranja, FL.