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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salazar, Internist in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salazar completed his residency at Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Salazar is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar’s office at (779) 696-0300.
Where did Dr. Salazar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Advocate Ravenswood Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Advocate Ravenswood Med Center | Fairview Park Hosp
Medical School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University | National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Salazar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salazar speak?
Dr. Salazar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Salazar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Salazar 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. Salazar. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Salazar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (779) 696-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Salazar in Rockford, IL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salazar's office located?
What is Dr. Salazar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629074216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salazar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salazar
What is Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar's specialty?
Dr. Salazar is a Internist near Rockford, IL.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salazar is affiliated with Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital, Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center, Uw Health University Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jose Alberto Salazar accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?
Yes, Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (779) 696-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Alberto Salazar?
Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (779) 696-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar have?
Dr. Jose Alberto Salazar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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