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Dr. Moro Salifu, MD

Brooklyn, NY

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salifu, Nephrologist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Moro Salifu, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Salifu graduated from Dokuz Eylul Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Nephrology; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Salifu is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salifu’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salifu’s office at (718) 270-1584.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Salifu?

    Dr. Moro Salifu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Salifu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dialysis Care, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn, NY community, Dr. Salifu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Nephrology; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Dokuz Eylul Univ- Tip Fak- Inciralti- Izmir- Turkey | Dokuz Eylul Universitesi Tip Fakultesi

    Is Dr. Salifu board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Moro Salifu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Salifu speak?

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

    • English

    • Turkish

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Salifu typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Salifu 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. Salifu. 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Salifu typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Salifu 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. Salifu. 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:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Dialysis Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Graft Stenting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36903: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Thrombectomy and Stent Placement
    • Dialysis Fistula Declotting with Stent
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy and Stenting
    • Percutaneous Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36906: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis circuit

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    Does Dr. Salifu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salifu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1584 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salifu accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Salifu in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Salifu's office located?

    Dr. Moro Salifu's Primary Practice

    3839 Flatlands Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

    (718) 270-1584

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    Dr. Moro Salifu's Practice 2

    3839 Flatlands Ave Ste 100

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

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

    Dr. Salifu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275528598.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salifu?

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

    What is Dr. Moro Salifu's specialty?

    Dr. Salifu is a Nephrologist near Brooklyn, NY.

    What does a Nephrologist do?

    An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

    Is this Dr. Moro Salifu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salifu is affiliated with Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn) 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 Moro Salifu accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Moro Salifu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Moro Salifu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salifu's office at (718) 270-1584 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Moro Salifu?

    Please contact Dr. Salifu's office at (718) 270-1584 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Moro Salifu have?

    Dr. Moro Salifu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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