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Dr. Ahmed Saleh, MD

St Augustine, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saleh, Orthopedic Surgeon in St Augustine, FL?

    Dr. Ahmed Saleh, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in St Augustine, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Saleh graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center Program. Dr. Saleh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saleh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saleh’s office at (585) 275-1733.

    Where did Dr. Saleh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maimonides Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    What languages does Dr. Saleh speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Saleh treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Saleh 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. Saleh. 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:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back and Pelvis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back/Pelvis
    • Lumbosacral Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back-Pelvis Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region
    • M4317: Spondylolisthesis, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Teenage Scoliosis
    • Idiopathic Spinal Curvature
    • Adolescent Curved Spine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41129: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Saleh perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Saleh 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. Saleh. 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:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Wire Placement
    • Posterior Spinal Instrumentation
    • Vertebral Segment Fixation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22843: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 7 to 12 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Does Dr. Saleh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saleh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 275-1733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saleh accept in St Augustine, FL?

    Dr. Saleh in St Augustine, 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Saleh's office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Saleh's Primary Practice

    45 Groover Loop

    St Augustine, FL 32086

    (585) 275-1733

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    Dr. Ahmed Saleh's Practice 2

    216 Southpark Cir E # 216

    St Augustine, FL 32086

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    Dr. Ahmed Saleh's Practice 3

    6010 Bay Pkwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11204

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    What is Dr. Saleh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Saleh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124331137.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saleh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saleh

    What is Dr. Ahmed Saleh's specialty?

    Dr. Saleh is a Orthopedic Surgeon near St Augustine, FL. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Saleh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahmed Saleh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saleh is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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

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    Is Ahmed Saleh accepting new patients in St Augustine, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Saleh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmed Saleh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saleh's office at (585) 275-1733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Saleh?

    Please contact Dr. Saleh's office at (585) 275-1733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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