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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bacus, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Perth Amboy, NJ?
Dr. Saleem Bacus, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Perth Amboy, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bacus is currently affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway. Dr. Bacus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bacus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bacus’s office at (732) 381-4200.
Is Dr. Bacus board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Saleem Bacus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bacus speak?
Dr. Bacus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bacus typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bacus 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. Bacus. 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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bacus typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Saleem Bacus 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. Bacus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bacus accept my insurance?
Dr. Bacus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 381-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bacus accept in Perth Amboy, NJ?
Dr. Bacus in Perth Amboy, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bacus' office located?
Dr. Saleem Bacus' Primary Practice
530 New Brunswick Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 381-4200
What is Dr. Bacus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bacus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982647038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bacus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bacus
What is Dr. Saleem Bacus's specialty?
Dr. Bacus is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Perth Amboy, NJ.
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. Saleem Bacus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bacus is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick 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 Saleem Bacus accepting new patients in Perth Amboy, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Saleem Bacus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saleem Bacus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bacus's office at (732) 381-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saleem Bacus?
Please contact Dr. Bacus's office at (732) 381-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Saleem Bacus have?
Dr. Saleem Bacus is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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