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Who is Dr. Salim, Infectious Disease Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Tanzila Salim, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Salim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salim’s office at (973) 972-3253.
What languages does Dr. Salim speak?
Dr. Salim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Salim typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Salim 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. Salim. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Salim typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Tanzila Salim may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Salim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salim accept my insurance?
Dr. Salim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-3253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salim accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Salim in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salim's office located?
What is Dr. Salim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841634623.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salim
What is Dr. Tanzila Salim's specialty?
Dr. Salim is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Newark, NJ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Tanzila Salim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Salim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital - Newark. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Tanzila Salim accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Tanzila Salim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tanzila Salim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salim's office at (973) 972-3253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tanzila Salim?
Please contact Dr. Salim's office at (973) 972-3253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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