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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sara, Pulmonologist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Msalam Sara, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sara is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sara’s office at (408) 559-2011.
What languages does Dr. Sara speak?
Dr. Sara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sara typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Sara 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. Sara. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sara typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Msalam Sara may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Sara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 559-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sara accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Sara in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sara's office located?
Dr. Msalam Sara's Primary Practice
2400 Samaritan Dr Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-2011
What is Dr. Sara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760773931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sara
What is Dr. Msalam Sara's specialty?
Dr. Sara is a Pulmonologist near San Jose, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Msalam Sara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sara is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Msalam Sara accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Msalam Sara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Msalam Sara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sara's office at (408) 559-2011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Msalam Sara?
Please contact Dr. Sara's office at (408) 559-2011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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