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Dr. Farah Salahuddin, MD

Palo Alto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Salahuddin, Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Farah Salahuddin, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Salahuddin is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salahuddin’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salahuddin’s office at (415) 676-9509.

    What languages does Dr. Salahuddin speak?

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

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Salahuddin treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Salahuddin 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. Salahuddin. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
    • M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
    • M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic joint inflammation
    • Arthritis with psoriasis
    • Psoriasis-related joint pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum

    Also known as:

    • Lupus
    • Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • SLE
    • Disseminated lupus erythematosus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Erosive Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration
    • Erosive Arthritis
    • Inflammatory Osteoarthritis
    • Destructive Joint Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
    • M154: Erosive (osteo)arthritis

    Also known as:

    • Joint Pain
    • Joint Disorder
    • Pain
    • Arthralgia
    • Aching joints
    • Sore joints

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2550: Pain in unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Psoriatic Spine Arthritis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic spinal inflammation
    • Psoriasis of the spine
    • Spondyloarthropathy with psoriasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4053: Psoriatic spondylitis

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Ankylosing Spondylitis
    • AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
    • Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine

    Which procedures does Dr. Salahuddin perform as a Rheumatologist?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Farah Salahuddin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salahuddin's office.

    Does Dr. Salahuddin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salahuddin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 676-9509 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salahuddin accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Salahuddin in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Salahuddin's office located?

    Dr. Farah Salahuddin also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Farah Salahuddin's Primary Practice

    3790 El Camino Real Ste 564

    Palo Alto, CA 94306

    (415) 676-9509

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    Dr. Farah Salahuddin's Practice 2

    1595 Soquel Dr

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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    Dr. Farah Salahuddin's Practice 3

    1234 Brommer St

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Farah Salahuddin?

    Dr. Salahuddin has appointments available at her Palo Alto, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Salahuddin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518192632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salahuddin?

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

    What is Dr. Farah Salahuddin's specialty?

    Dr. Salahuddin is a Rheumatologist near Palo Alto, CA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Salahuddin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Farah Salahuddin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Salahuddin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Natividad Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Rheumatologist?

    Explore Rheumatologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Farah Salahuddin accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Farah Salahuddin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farah Salahuddin offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Salahuddin, or call (415) 676-9509 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Farah Salahuddin?

    Yes, Dr. Salahuddin offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Salahuddin, or call (415) 676-9509 for more information.

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