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Dr. Bashar Salem, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine (2000)

282 Benedict Avenue Med Park 2, Suite C
Norwalk, OH 44857

(419) 668-5537

Dr. Bashar Salem, MD is a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Bashar Salem, MD is affiliated with Fisher-Titus Health and University Hospitals.

Office Locations

15800 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107

(440) 331-4646

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25200 Center Ridge Road Suite 3400
Westlake, OH 44145

(440) 331-4646

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282 Benedict Avenue Med Park 2, Suite C
Norwalk, OH 44857

(419) 668-5537

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

chest CT scan

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Bashar Salem, MD performed more chest CT scan, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

pulmonary function test

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Bashar Salem, MD performed more pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	38
hospital care	534
inpatient care	534
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	44
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
catheterization	51
hospital care	935
inpatient care	935
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	77
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	57
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	40
catheterization	15
doctor visit	41
hospital care	2078
inpatient care	2078
pleural drainage	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1046
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	256
Less than 65	282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	56
catheterization	17
CT scan	18
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	304
hospital care	2068
inpatient care	2068
minimally invasive procedures	11
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	25
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
X-rays	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	45
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	150
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	64
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	46
catheterization	24
CT scan	29
doctor visit	234
hospital care	1510
inpatient care	1510
pleural drainage	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	46
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24
X-rays	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	38
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	140
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	48
Dementia	36
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	41
catheterization	16
CT scan	18
doctor visit	231
hospital care	1768
inpatient care	1768
pleural drainage	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	146
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	69
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
bronchoscopy	28
catheterization	14
CT scan	25
doctor visit	248
hospital care	1457
inpatient care	1457
pleural drainage	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	32
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	108
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	48
Dementia	31
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	13
CT scan	29
doctor visit	358
hospital care	1199
inpatient care	1199
pulmonary testing	94
thoracic (chest) imaging	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	33
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	119
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	44
Dementia	30
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
catheterization	14
CT scan	25
doctor visit	320
hospital care	1305
inpatient care	1305
pulmonary testing	230
thoracic (chest) imaging	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	667
Black	38
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	106
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
CT scan	19
doctor visit	329
hospital care	903
inpatient care	903
pulmonary testing	233
thoracic (chest) imaging	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	21
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	101
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
CT scan	15
doctor visit	369
hospital care	1126
inpatient care	1126
pulmonary testing	180
thoracic (chest) imaging	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	621
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	118
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	17
CT scan	16
doctor visit	346
hospital care	1204
inpatient care	1204
pulmonary testing	187
thoracic (chest) imaging	16

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	116
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Lakewood, OH were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	29
catheterization	21
CT scan	21
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	278
hospital care	1243
inpatient care	1243
minimally invasive procedures	11
pleural drainage	15
pulmonary testing	158
thoracic (chest) imaging	25
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19
X-rays	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	546
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	113
75 to 84	189
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bashar Salem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Cancer	16
Dementia	24

Education & Training

Dr. Bashar Salem, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bashar Salem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fisher-Titus Health

University Hospitals

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bashar Salem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$280 FASENRA $115	SYMBICORT $72	BREZTRI $67	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $12	$14
Grifols USA, LLC	$215 Prolastin-C $215
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$205 AREXVY $121	BREO $37	ANORO ELLIPTA $16	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $11	NUCALA $3	Other $18
Genentech USA, Inc.	$197 Esbriet $182	XOLAIR $14
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$126 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $126
Other	$774 DUPIXENT $175	OFEV $98	Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care $67	XARELTO $60	The Vest System Model 105 Home Care $31	Other $343

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,615
Education	$182

Biography

Dr. Bashar Salem sees patients in Westlake, OH, Zanesville, OH, and Norwalk, OH. His medical specialties are pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Salem's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University Hospitals and Fisher-Titus Health. According to Fisher-Titus Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Norwalk, OH. He is a graduate of the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Salem's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is conversant in Arabic.