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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rizk, Critical Care Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Salim Rizk, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Rizk graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at University of Virginia Program. Dr. Rizk is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rizk’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rizk’s office at (410) 494-1662.
Where did Dr. Rizk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Virginia Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
What languages does Dr. Rizk speak?
Dr. Rizk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Rizk treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Rizk 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. Rizk. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, 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:
- 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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rizk perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Salim Rizk 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. Rizk's office.
Does Dr. Rizk accept my insurance?
Dr. Rizk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 494-1662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rizk accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Rizk in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rizk's office located?
Dr. Salim Rizk's Primary Practice
201 E University Pkwy
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 494-1662
What is Dr. Rizk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rizk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407989601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rizk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rizk
What is Dr. Salim Rizk's specialty?
Dr. Rizk is a Critical Care Internist near Baltimore, MD. 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. Rizk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Salim Rizk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rizk is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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 Salim Rizk accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Salim Rizk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salim Rizk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rizk's office at (410) 494-1662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salim Rizk?
Please contact Dr. Rizk's office at (410) 494-1662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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