Dr. Carlos Salama
Infectious Disease in Elmhurst, New York
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Carlos Salama, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Elmhurst, New York. He attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Elmhurst Hospital Center. Dr. Carlos Salama also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai. Dr. Carlos Salama accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 334-4952 to request Dr. Carlos Salama the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Carlos Salama |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4688725195 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
- Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Carlos Salama attended and graduated from Mount Sinai School Of Medicine Of City University Of New York in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1619981321
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 28, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Carlos Salama
Medical Licenses
Dr. Carlos Salama has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 32 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 194323 | New York |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine 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.
| 194323 | New York |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Elmhurst, New York | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | 214 |
Practice Locations
7901 Broadway
Room A1-9
Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329
Phone: (718) 334-4952
Phone 2: (718) 334-4951
Fax: (718) 334-4815
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, December 11, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Carlos Salama [NPI: 1619981321]Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine