Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salama, Family Medicine Specialist in South Gate, CA?
Where did Dr. Salama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salama speak?
Dr. Salama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salama typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salama 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. Salama. 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salama typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Salama may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Salama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salama accept my insurance?
Dr. Salama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 588-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salama accept in South Gate, CA?
Dr. Salama in South Gate, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Preferred IPA
State of California
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Where is Dr. Salama's office located?
Dr. Michael Salama's Primary Practice
8204 Long Beach Blvd # B
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 588-3300
What hospitals are Dr. Salama affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Salama has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Salama's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366734568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salama