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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salerno, Physiatrist in Amsterdam, NY?
Dr. Paul Salerno, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Amsterdam, NY. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Salerno graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program. Dr. Salerno is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salerno’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salerno’s office at (518) 842-2723.
Where did Dr. Salerno go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Salerno board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Salerno, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Salerno speak?
Dr. Salerno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Salerno typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
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:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spine Tendon/Ligament Pain
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Enthesopathy
- Enthesitis of the Spine
- Spine Connective Tissue Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4606: Spinal enthesopathy, lumbar region
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Salerno typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Salerno 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
Does Dr. Salerno accept my insurance?
Dr. Salerno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 842-2723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salerno accept in Amsterdam, NY?
Dr. Salerno in Amsterdam, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
MVP Health Care
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salerno's office located?
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 1447228440.
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. Paul Salerno's specialty?
Dr. Salerno is a Physiatrist near Amsterdam, NY.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Paul Salerno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salerno is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam 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
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Is Paul Salerno accepting new patients in Amsterdam, NY?
Yes, Dr. Paul Salerno is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Salerno offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (518) 842-2723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Salerno?
Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (518) 842-2723 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Salerno have?
Dr. Paul Salerno is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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