29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bashir, Diagnostic Radiologist in Middletown, RI?
Where did Dr. Bashir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Diagnostic Radiology; Ny Medical College, Internal Medicine | Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Med School
Is Dr. Bashir board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Salman Bashir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Bashir speak?
Dr. Bashir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Bashir typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Bashir 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. Bashir. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Bashir typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Bashir performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bashir. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Catheter Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Bashir accept my insurance?
Dr. Bashir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 997-1515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bashir accept in Middletown, RI?
Dr. Bashir in Middletown, RI 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 Massachusetts
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Bashir's office located?
Dr. Salman Bashir's Primary Practice
672 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(508) 997-1515
What hospitals are Dr. Bashir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bashir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bashir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bashir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891731873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bashir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bashir