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Who is Dr. Salem, Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Rifaat Salem, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Salem graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program. Dr. Salem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salem’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salem’s office at (310) 376-7000.
Where did Dr. Salem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Salem board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rifaat Salem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Salem speak?
Dr. Salem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Salem treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Salem 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. Salem. 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.
Also known as:
- Female Infertility
- Female Infertility (Other Causes)
- Female Sterility
- Difficulty Getting Pregnant
- Unexplained Female Infertility
- Other Female Fertility Issues
- Idiopathic Female Infertility
ICD-10 Codes:
- N979: Female infertility, unspecified
- N978: Female infertility of other origin
Also known as:
- Other General Family Planning Counseling
- Additional Reproductive Health Advice
- Comprehensive Procreation Guidance
- Advanced Fertility Planning Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3169: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on procreation
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fertility Testing
- Fertility Management (Unspecified)
- Infertility
- Infertility testing
- Reproductive health assessment
- Fertility evaluation
- General reproductive management
- Unspecified fertility care
- Procreative health services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3141: Encounter for fertility testing
- Z319: Encounter for procreative management, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Other Ovarian Problems
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Ovarian Disorder
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
- Ovary dysfunction
- Female reproductive gland issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- E288: Other ovarian dysfunction
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
- Managing other complex pregnancies
- Special care for high-risk pregnancy
- Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09891: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, first trimester
Also known as:
- Male Infertility
- Inability to conceive (male)
- Male factor infertility
- Sperm problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N469: Male infertility, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Recurrent Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL)
- Repeat Miscarriages
ICD-10 Codes:
- N96: Recurrent pregnancy loss
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
- Pregnancy Test
- Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
- Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
- Pending Pregnancy Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Does Dr. Salem accept my insurance?
Dr. Salem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 376-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salem accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Salem in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Seaside Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Salem's office located?
What is Dr. Salem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245359306.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salem
What is Dr. Rifaat Salem's specialty?
Dr. Salem is a Specialist near Torrance, CA. Contact Dr. Salem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rifaat Salem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salem is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Rifaat Salem accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Rifaat Salem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rifaat Salem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (310) 376-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rifaat Salem?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (310) 376-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rifaat Salem have?
Dr. Rifaat Salem is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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