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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salman, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Tarek Salman, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Salman is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salman’s office at (904) 202-8290.
What languages does Dr. Salman speak?
Dr. Salman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salman typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salman 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. Salman. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salman typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tarek Salman may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Salman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salman accept my insurance?
Dr. Salman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 202-8290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salman accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Salman in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Independence Health Group
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salman's office located?
Dr. Tarek Salman's Primary Practice
333 N Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
(904) 202-8290
What is Dr. Salman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205263340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salman
What is Dr. Tarek Salman's specialty?
Dr. Salman is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Tarek Salman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salman is affiliated with Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tarek Salman accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Salman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarek Salman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salman's office at (904) 202-8290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarek Salman?
Please contact Dr. Salman's office at (904) 202-8290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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