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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salam, Family Medicine Specialist in Victoria, TX?
Dr. Nafeesa Salam, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Victoria, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salam’s office at (361) 579-8303.
What languages does Dr. Salam speak?
Dr. Salam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salam typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salam 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. Salam. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salam typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nafeesa Salam may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Salam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salam accept my insurance?
Dr. Salam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 579-8303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salam accept in Victoria, TX?
Dr. Salam in Victoria, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salam's office located?
Dr. Nafeesa Salam's Primary Practice
506 E San Antonio St
Victoria, TX 77901
(361) 579-8303
What is Dr. Salam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578185054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salam
What is Dr. Nafeesa Salam's specialty?
Dr. Salam is a Family Medicine Specialist near Victoria, TX.
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 this Dr. Nafeesa Salam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salam is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center 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
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Is Nafeesa Salam accepting new patients in Victoria, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nafeesa Salam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nafeesa Salam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salam's office at (361) 579-8303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nafeesa Salam?
Please contact Dr. Salam's office at (361) 579-8303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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