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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salim, Hospitalist in Albert Lea, MN?
Dr. Ahmed Salim is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Albert Lea, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salim is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salim’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Salim speak?
Dr. Salim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Salim typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Salim 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. Salim. 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:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Salim typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Salim may include:
Please contact Dr. Salim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salim accept my insurance?
Dr. Salim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salim accept in Albert Lea, MN?
Dr. Salim in Albert Lea, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
PrimeWest Health
State of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salim's office located?
What is Dr. Salim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285286328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salim
What is Dr. Ahmed Salim's specialty?
Dr. Salim is a Hospitalist near Albert Lea, MN.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Salim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salim is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ahmed Salim accepting new patients in Albert Lea, MN?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Salim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Salim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salim's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Salim?
Please contact Dr. Salim's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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