Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salami, Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ali Salami, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Salami completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Salami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salami’s office at (619) 297-0014.
Where did Dr. Salami go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Ca Irvine Med Center | University Of California Irvine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
What languages does Dr. Salami speak?
Dr. Salami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Salami typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Salami 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. Salami. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swelling
- Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Bloating
ICD-10 Codes:
- R609: Edema, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Salami typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Salami 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. Salami. 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- RF ablation for veins
- Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
- Varicose vein heat treatment
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Salami accept my insurance?
Dr. Salami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 297-0014 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salami accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Salami in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salami's office located?
Dr. Ali Salami's Primary Practice
501 Washington St Ste 512
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 297-0014
What is Dr. Salami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366459190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salami
What is Dr. Ali Salami's specialty?
Dr. Salami is a Cardiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Ali Salami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salami is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ali Salami accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ali Salami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Salami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salami's office at (619) 297-0014 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Salami?
Please contact Dr. Salami's office at (619) 297-0014 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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