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Dr. Tariq Salam, MD

Gig Harbor, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Salam, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Tariq Salam, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salam completed his residency at Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine. Dr. Salam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salam’s office.

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

    • Residency: Fletcher Allen Hlth Care, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl

    Is Dr. Salam board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tariq Salam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Salam speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Salam treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Salam 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. Salam. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Complete Heart Block
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Ventricular Fibrillation
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • VFib
    • V-fib
    • Cardiac Arrest Rhythm
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast Ventricular Rhythm
    • Fast heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4901: Ventricular fibrillation
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pacemaker Part Management
    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Component Care
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Salam perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Salam 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. Salam. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Salam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salam accept in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Dr. Salam in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Salam's office located?

    Dr. Tariq Salam's Primary Practice

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr

    Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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    Dr. Tariq Salam's Practice 2

    1901 S Cedar St Ste 301

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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    Dr. Tariq Salam's Practice 3

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Tacoma, WA 98405

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

    Dr. Salam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043294291.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salam?

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

    What is Dr. Tariq Salam's specialty?

    Dr. Salam is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Gig Harbor, WA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Salam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tariq Salam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Salam is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, MultiCare Good Samaritan 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Tariq Salam accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Tariq Salam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tariq Salam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tariq Salam?

    Please contact Dr. Salam's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tariq Salam have?

    Dr. Tariq Salam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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