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Who is Dr. Abdelsalam, Critical Care Internist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abdelsalam is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdelsalam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdelsalam’s office at (310) 517-8950.
What languages does Dr. Abdelsalam speak?
Dr. Abdelsalam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Abdelsalam treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Abdelsalam 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. Abdelsalam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Low Blood Volume Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
- Hypovolemic Shock
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Fluid Loss Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
- R571: Hypovolemic shock
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Respiratory Failure
- ARDS
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Shock Lung
- Acute Lung Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- J80: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Abdelsalam perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abdelsalam's office.
Does Dr. Abdelsalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdelsalam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-8950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdelsalam accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Abdelsalam in Torrance, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abdelsalam's office located?
Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam's Primary Practice
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-8950
What is Dr. Abdelsalam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdelsalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346793312.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdelsalam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdelsalam
What is Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam's specialty?
Dr. Abdelsalam is a Critical Care Internist near Torrance, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Abdelsalam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdelsalam is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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 Hazem Abdelsalam accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hazem Abdelsalam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdelsalam's office at (310) 517-8950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hazem Abdelsalam?
Please contact Dr. Abdelsalam's office at (310) 517-8950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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