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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salter, Anesthesiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Oscar Salter, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salter completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Anesthesiology. Dr. Salter is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salter’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salter’s office at (210) 979-9686.
Where did Dr. Salter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Anesthesiology
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Salter board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Salter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Salter speak?
Dr. Salter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Salter typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Salter 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. Salter. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Salter typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Salter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salter. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Salter accept my insurance?
Dr. Salter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 979-9686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salter accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Salter in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salter's office located?
Dr. Oscar Salter's Primary Practice
1139 E Sonterra Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 979-9686
What is Dr. Salter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063415925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salter
What is Dr. Oscar Salter's specialty?
Dr. Salter is a Anesthesiologist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Oscar Salter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salter is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
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Is Oscar Salter accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Oscar Salter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oscar Salter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salter's office at (210) 979-9686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oscar Salter?
Please contact Dr. Salter's office at (210) 979-9686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Oscar Salter have?
Dr. Oscar Salter is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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