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Accepting patients
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. 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 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 as an 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sallam typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sallam typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Sallam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sallam's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Concomitant ECG findings and J wave patterns.
, 2013
Drug screening using a library of human induced pluripotent stem cell
, 2013
tural History of Early Repolarization in the Inferior Leads
, 2012
Prognostic Implications of Q Waves and T-Wave Inversion Associated With Early Repolarization
, 2012
TURAL HISTORY OF EARLY REPOLARIZATION IN THE INFERIOR LEADS
, 2012
COMPARISON OF EARLY REPOLARIZATION IN INFERIOR AND LATERAL LEADS
, 2012
PROGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS OF Q WAVES AND T WAVE INVERSION ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY REPOLARIZATION
, 2012
Embryonic stem cell biology: insights from molecular imaging.
, 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.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Karim Sallam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sallam is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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