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Dr. Alma Salazar, MD

Riverside, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Salazar, Pediatrician in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Alma Salazar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Salazar graduated from University of California and completed her residency at University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program. Dr. Salazar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salazar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salazar’s office at (951) 688-0361.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Salazar?

    Dr. Alma Salazar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Salazar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Riverside/CA community, Dr. Salazar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program

    • Medical School: University of California

    What languages does Dr. Salazar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Salazar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Underweight Child (BMI below 5th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight
    • Low BMI for child
    • Child underweight
    • Pediatric low weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Non-Medical Procedure
    • Elective procedure (non-health)
    • Procedure for other purposes
    • Non-therapeutic intervention

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Salazar perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Alma Salazar may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Salazar's office.

    Does Dr. Salazar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Salazar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 688-0361 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Salazar accept in Riverside, CA?

    Dr. Salazar in Riverside, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire

    • OptumRx

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Salazar's office located?

    Dr. Alma Salazar's Primary Practice

    9041 Magnolia Ave Ste 203

    Riverside, CA 92503

    (951) 688-0361

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    Dr. Alma Salazar's Practice 2

    3838 Sherman Dr Ste 7

    Riverside, CA 92503

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    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 1477524601.

    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. Alma Salazar's specialty?

    Dr. Salazar is a Pediatrician near Riverside, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Salazar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alma Salazar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Salazar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riverside Community Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alma Salazar accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alma Salazar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alma Salazar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (951) 688-0361 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alma Salazar?

    Please contact Dr. Salazar's office at (951) 688-0361 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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