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Dr. Ghadir Salame, MD
Rockaway Park, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salame, Gynecologic Oncologist in Rockaway Park, NY?
Dr. Ghadir Salame, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Rockaway Park, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salame is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salame’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salame’s office at (718) 270-1000.
What languages does Dr. Salame speak?
Dr. Salame and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Salame treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Salame 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. Salame. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Early Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Carcinoma in situ of cervix
- Precancerous cervical cells
- Non-invasive cervical cancer
- Stage 0 cervical cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
- Belly lump
- Pelvic mass
- Abdominal swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
- Benign connective tissue tumor
- Soft tissue mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D219: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Salame perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Salame 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. Salame. 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:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58572: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g;
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
- Laparoscopic Colpopexy
- Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
- Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
- Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Does Dr. Salame accept my insurance?
Dr. Salame accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salame accept in Rockaway Park, NY?
Dr. Salame in Rockaway Park, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Healthfirst
Humana
Medicare
Metro Plus
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Salame's office located?
Dr. Ghadir Salame's Primary Practice
10538 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 270-1000
What is Dr. Salame's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144517921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salame?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salame
What is Dr. Ghadir Salame's specialty?
Dr. Salame is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Rockaway Park, NY. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Salame to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghadir Salame affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salame is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center, NYU Langone Health - Tisch 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
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Is Ghadir Salame accepting new patients in Rockaway Park, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ghadir Salame is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghadir Salame offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salame's office at (718) 270-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghadir Salame?
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