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Dr. Spencer Salazar, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Emergency Medicine Specialist
Kailua, HI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salazar, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Kailua, HI?
Dr. Spencer Salazar, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kailua, HI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salazar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar’s office at (808) 263-5164.
What languages does Dr. Salazar speak?
Dr. Salazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salazar typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salazar 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. Salazar. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salazar typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Spencer Salazar may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 263-5164 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar accept in Kailua, HI?
Dr. Salazar in Kailua, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlohaCare
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Henry Ford Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salazar's office located?
What is Dr. Salazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205399466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salazar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salazar
What is Dr. Spencer Salazar's specialty?
Dr. Salazar is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Kailua, HI.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Spencer Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salazar is affiliated with Straub Benioff Medical Center, The Queen's Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, Pali Momi Medical Center, Kuakini Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Spencer Salazar accepting new patients in Kailua, HI?
Yes, Dr. Spencer Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Spencer Salazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (808) 263-5164 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Spencer Salazar?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (808) 263-5164 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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