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Dr. Waqar Saleem, MD
Shelbyville, KY
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saleem, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Shelbyville, KY?
Dr. Waqar Saleem, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Shelbyville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Saleem graduated from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Family Practice. Dr. Saleem is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saleem’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saleem’s office at (502) 968-6226.
Where did Dr. Saleem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Family Practice | University of Louisville Program
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Is Dr. Saleem board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Waqar Saleem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saleem speak?
Dr. Saleem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Saleem typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Saleem 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. Saleem. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Saleem typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Saleem 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. Saleem. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Saleem accept my insurance?
Dr. Saleem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 968-6226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saleem accept in Shelbyville, KY?
Dr. Saleem in Shelbyville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saleem's office located?
Dr. Waqar Saleem's Primary Practice
100 Williamsburg Dr
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 968-6226
What is Dr. Saleem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saleem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588642425.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saleem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saleem
What is Dr. Waqar Saleem's specialty?
Dr. Saleem is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Shelbyville, KY.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Waqar Saleem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saleem is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Norton Clark Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Waqar Saleem accepting new patients in Shelbyville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Waqar Saleem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waqar Saleem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saleem's office at (502) 968-6226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waqar Saleem?
Please contact Dr. Saleem's office at (502) 968-6226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waqar Saleem have?
Dr. Waqar Saleem is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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