14 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salazar, Internist in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Francis Salazar is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 14 years. 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 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 an Internist like Dr. Salazar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Special Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Salazar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Francis Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salazar is affiliated with Palmetto General Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Jackson North Medical Center, Memorial Regional Hospital 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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