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Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar, MD

East Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gallegos Salazar, Internist in East Boston, MA?

    Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in East Boston, MA. Dr. Gallegos Salazar is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallegos Salazar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallegos Salazar’s office at (617) 569-5800.

    What languages does Dr. Gallegos Salazar speak?

    Dr. Gallegos Salazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Italian

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gallegos Salazar typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gallegos 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. Gallegos 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.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Complete Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Total lower body paralysis
    • Complete paralysis of legs
    • Full paraplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8221: Paraplegia, complete

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gallegos Salazar typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gallegos Salazar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gallegos Salazar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gallegos Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 569-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gallegos Salazar accept in East Boston, MA?

    Dr. Gallegos Salazar in East Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gallegos Salazar's office located?

    Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar's Primary Practice

    10 Gove St

    East Boston, MA 02128

    (617) 569-5800

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    What is Dr. Gallegos Salazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gallegos Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598022980.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallegos Salazar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gallegos Salazar

    What is Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar's specialty?

    Dr. Gallegos Salazar is a Internist near East Boston, MA.

    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. Jaime Gallegos Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gallegos Salazar is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Jaime Gallegos Salazar accepting new patients in East Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jaime Gallegos Salazar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gallegos Salazar's office at (617) 569-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jaime Gallegos Salazar?

    Please contact Dr. Gallegos Salazar's office at (617) 569-5800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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