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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. Ignacio Salas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salas’s office at (718) 579-6011.
What languages does Dr. Salas speak?
Dr. Salas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salas 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. Salas. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ignacio Salas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Salas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salas accept my insurance?
Dr. Salas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-6011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salas accept in Mount Vernon, IL?
Dr. Salas in Mount Vernon, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Zing Health
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Where is Dr. Salas' office located?
Dr. Ignacio Salas' Primary Practice
1 Good Samaritan Way
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(718) 579-6011
What is Dr. Salas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548759442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salas
What is Dr. Ignacio Salas's specialty?
Dr. Salas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Mount Vernon, IL.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Ignacio Salas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salas is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Parkland Medical Center, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Olympia Fields 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ignacio Salas accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ignacio Salas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ignacio Salas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (718) 579-6011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ignacio Salas?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (718) 579-6011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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