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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sallam, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Karim Sallam, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sallam graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sallam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sallam’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. Sallam’s office at (650) 723-4000.
Where did Dr. Sallam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sallam board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Karim Sallam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sallam speak?
Dr. Sallam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sallam treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sallam 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. Sallam. 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:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sallam perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karim Sallam may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sallam's office.
Does Dr. Sallam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sallam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sallam accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Sallam in Stanford, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sallam's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Concomitant ECG findings and J wave patterns.
Jourl of electrocardiology, 2013
Drug screening using a library of human induced pluripotent stem cell
Circulation, 2013
tural History of Early Repolarization in the Inferior Leads
ANLS OF NONINVASIVE ELECTROCARDIOLOGY, 2012
Prognostic Implications of Q Waves and T-Wave Inversion Associated With Early Repolarization
MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS, 2012
TURAL HISTORY OF EARLY REPOLARIZATION IN THE INFERIOR LEADS
Sallam, K., Stein, R., Adhikarla, C., Boga, M., Wood, A., Froelicher, , 2012
COMPARISON OF EARLY REPOLARIZATION IN INFERIOR AND LATERAL LEADS
Downing, N. L., Abhimanyu, Uberoi, M., Sallam, K., Sadik, J., Adhikarl, 2012
PROGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS OF Q WAVES AND T WAVE INVERSION ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY REPOLARIZATION
Uberoi, A. (., Sallam, K., Perez, M., Jain, N. A., Ashley, E., Froelic, 2012
Embryonic stem cell biology: insights from molecular imaging.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2010
What is Dr. Sallam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sallam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790968436.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sallam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sallam
What is Dr. Karim Sallam's specialty?
Dr. Sallam is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Stanford, CA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Sallam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karim Sallam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sallam is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Sallam accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karim Sallam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Sallam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sallam's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Sallam?
Please contact Dr. Sallam's office at (650) 723-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karim Sallam have?
Dr. Karim Sallam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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