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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Albemarle, NC?
Dr. Albert Salas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albemarle, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salas completed his residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Salas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salas’s office at (704) 984-4160.
Where did Dr. Salas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Emergency Medicine; Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Lincoln Med and Mntl Health Center
Medical School: University Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr
Is Dr. Salas board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Albert Salas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salas speak?
Dr. Salas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Salas 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. Salas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Salas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Albert Salas 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. Salas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salas accept my insurance?
Dr. Salas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 984-4160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salas accept in Albemarle, NC?
Dr. Salas in Albemarle, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salas' office located?
What is Dr. Salas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891715207.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salas
What is Dr. Albert Salas's specialty?
Dr. Salas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Albemarle, NC.
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. Albert Salas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salas is affiliated with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Homestead Hospital, Novant Health Presbyterian 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 Albert Salas accepting new patients in Albemarle, NC?
Yes, Dr. Albert Salas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Albert Salas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (704) 984-4160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Albert Salas?
Please contact Dr. Salas's office at (704) 984-4160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Salas have?
Dr. Albert Salas is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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