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Dr. James Salerno, MD

Physiatrist

Hollywood, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salerno, Physiatrist in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. James Salerno, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Salerno is fluent in English, 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 (954) 518-2424.

    What languages does Dr. Salerno speak?

    Dr. Salerno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Cognitive Problems
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Thinking Problems
    • Mental Impairment
    • Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69352: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side
    • I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle disease
    • Muscle weakness
    • Myopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G729: Myopathy, unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Salerno typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. James Salerno may include:

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Salerno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salerno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 518-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salerno accept in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. Salerno in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independent Living Systems

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Salerno's office located?

    Dr. James Salerno's Primary Practice

    3702 Washington St Ste 303

    Hollywood, FL 33021

    (954) 518-2424

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    What is Dr. Salerno's NPI number?A 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 1295835791.

    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. James Salerno's specialty?

    Dr. Salerno is a Physiatrist near Hollywood, FL.

    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 Dr. James Salerno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salerno is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville, Hca Florida Memorial 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 a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. James Salerno accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?

    Yes, Dr. James Salerno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Salerno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (954) 518-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Salerno?

    Please contact Dr. Salerno's office at (954) 518-2424 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Salerno's office located?

    Dr. Salerno's office is located in Hollywood, FL.