Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salama, Urologist in Gastonia, NC?
What languages does Dr. Salama speak?
Dr. Salama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Salama typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Salama 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. Salama. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate
- Bladder retention
- Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Salama typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Salama performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salama. 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:
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
- Bladder Irrigation
- Bladder Wash
- Bladder Lavage
- Bladder Instillation
CPT Codes:
- 51700: Bladder irrigation, simple, lavage and/or instillation
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
- Bladder Tube Replacement
- Suprapubic Catheter Change
- Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
- 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Does Dr. Salama accept my insurance?
Dr. Salama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 864-7764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salama accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Salama in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salama's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Salama affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Salama has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Salama's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841685146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salama