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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salam, Neurologist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Smeer Salam, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salam’s office at (310) 267-9448.
What languages does Dr. Salam speak?
Dr. Salam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Salam treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Salam 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. Salam. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury with Unspecified Loss of Consciousness
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Injury with Undetermined Fainting
- Brain Trauma with Unclear LOC
- Unspecified Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S069X9A: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Salam perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Smeer Salam may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salam's office.
Does Dr. Salam accept my insurance?
Dr. Salam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 267-9448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salam accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Salam in West Hollywood, 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
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Salam's office located?
Dr. Smeer Salam's Primary Practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 267-9448
What is Dr. Salam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689037699.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salam
What is Dr. Smeer Salam's specialty?
Dr. Salam is a Neurologist near West Hollywood, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Salam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Smeer Salam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salam is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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 Smeer Salam accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Smeer Salam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smeer Salam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salam's office at (310) 267-9448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smeer Salam?
Please contact Dr. Salam's office at (310) 267-9448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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