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Dr. Farah Salahuddin, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. Dr. Salahuddin is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salahuddin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Rheumatologist like Dr. Salahuddin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified

    What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Salahuddin typically perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Salahuddin 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

    1234 Brommer St

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Dr. Farah Salahuddin's Practice 3

    268 Green Valley Rd

    Freedom, CA 95019

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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.

    What does a Rheumatologist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Salahuddin is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley 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

    When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    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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