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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salem, Vascular Surgeon in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Karim Salem, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salem’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salem’s office at (412) 748-6484.
What languages does Dr. Salem speak?
Dr. Salem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Salem treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Salem 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. Salem. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Left Leg Pain at Rest
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PAD left leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia left leg
- Severe left leg artery pain
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70222: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Varicose Veins without Symptoms
- Silent Varicose Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease with Gangrene in Right Leg
- Atherosclerosis
- Gangrene
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Gangrene from Poor Circulation
- Artery Disease with Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70261: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg
Also known as:
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Which procedures does Dr. Salem perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Karim Salem may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salem's office.
Does Dr. Salem accept my insurance?
Dr. Salem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 748-6484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salem accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Salem in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Salem's office located?
What is Dr. Salem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427495027.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salem
What is Dr. Karim Salem's specialty?
Dr. Salem is a Vascular Surgeon near Newark, NJ. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Salem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karim Salem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salem is affiliated with Jersey City 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
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Is Karim Salem accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Karim Salem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Salem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (412) 748-6484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Salem?
Please contact Dr. Salem's office at (412) 748-6484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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