14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salazar, Internist in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Francis Salazar, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Salazar completed his residency at Columbia Hospital, West Palm Beach. He is a member of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC INTERNIST, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Salazar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar’s office at (954) 271-7180.
Where did Dr. Salazar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Columbia Hospital, West Palm Beach | OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria | Broward Health | Columbia Palms West Hospital
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salazar speak?
Dr. Salazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Salazar treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
- Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
- Right Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Salazar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Francis Salazar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salazar's office.
Does Dr. Salazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 271-7180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar accept in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Salazar in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Centene
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medica HealthCare
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Salazar's office located?
Dr. Francis Salazar's Primary Practice
3939 Hollywood Blvd Ste 2B
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 271-7180
Dr. Francis Salazar's Practice 2
2301 N University Dr Ste 108
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(954) 271-7180
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC INTERNIST
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Member
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Member
Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
Member
American Osteopathic Association
Member
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 1093923849.
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. Francis Salazar's specialty?
Dr. Salazar is a Internist near Hollywood, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Salazar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salazar is affiliated with Palmetto General 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 Francis Salazar accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?
Yes, Dr. Francis Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Salazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (954) 271-7180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Salazar?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (954) 271-7180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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