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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salem, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Galena Salem, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Salem is fluent in English and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salem’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salem’s office at (606) 325-2221.
What languages does Dr. Salem speak?
Dr. Salem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Ukrainian
What conditions does Dr. Salem treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Salem 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. Salem. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Selective IgG Subclass Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunoglobulin G Subclass Deficiency
- IgG Subclass Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D803: Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- 5q Minus Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- 5q minus syndrome
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
- MDS with isolated del(5q)
- Chromosome 5q deletion syndrome
- Myelodysplastic syndrome, 5q deletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
- D46C: Myelodysplastic syndrome with isolated del(5q) chromosomal abnormality
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Immune System and Disorder
- Common variable immune deficiency
- CVID
- Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Low Magnesium Levels
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hypomagnesemia
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Magnesium Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8342: Hypomagnesemia
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Salem perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Galena Salem may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salem's office.
Does Dr. Salem accept my insurance?
Dr. Salem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 325-2221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salem accept in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Salem in Ashland, KY 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Salem's office located?
What is Dr. Salem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538334420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salem
What is Dr. Galena Salem's specialty?
Dr. Salem is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Ashland, KY. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Salem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Galena Salem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salem is affiliated with Uk King's Daughters Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Galena Salem accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?
Yes, Dr. Galena Salem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Galena Salem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (606) 325-2221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Galena Salem?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (606) 325-2221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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