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Dr. Salam Yatooma, MD

La Mesa, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yatooma, Internist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Salam Yatooma, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yatooma graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Program. Dr. Yatooma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yatooma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yatooma’s office at (619) 461-1920.

    Where did Dr. Yatooma go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Minnesota Program

    • Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yatooma board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Salam Yatooma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yatooma speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yatooma treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Yatooma 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. Yatooma. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Which procedures does Dr. Yatooma perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Salam Yatooma may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Yatooma's office.

    Does Dr. Yatooma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yatooma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 461-1920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yatooma accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Yatooma in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yatooma's office located?

    Dr. Salam Yatooma's Primary Practice

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 461-1920

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    Dr. Salam Yatooma's Practice 2

    751 Medical Center Ct

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    Dr. Salam Yatooma's Practice 3

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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

    Dr. Yatooma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447448493.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yatooma?

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

    What is Dr. Salam Yatooma's specialty?

    Dr. Yatooma is a Internist near La Mesa, CA.

    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. Yatooma to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Salam Yatooma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yatooma is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Salam Yatooma accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Salam Yatooma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Salam Yatooma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yatooma's office at (619) 461-1920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Salam Yatooma?

    Please contact Dr. Yatooma's office at (619) 461-1920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Salam Yatooma have?

    Dr. Salam Yatooma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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