Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salek, Internist in Murrieta, CA?
Is Dr. Salek board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Salek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salek speak?
Dr. Salek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Salek typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Salek 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. Salek. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Salek typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nizar Salek may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Salek's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Salek accept my insurance?
Dr. Salek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 677-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salek accept in Murrieta, CA?
Dr. Salek in Murrieta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Salek's office located?
Dr. Nizar Salek's Primary Practice
25500 Medical Center Dr
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-1111
What hospitals are Dr. Salek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Salek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Salek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407813785.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salek
What is Dr. Nizar Salek's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.