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Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD

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(Dr. Salim Rizk, M.D.)

(233 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Bangalore University (1987)

Professional interests include: bleeding disorders, thrombophilia (clotting disorders), cystic fibrosis (CF), and more.

5601 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD SMYTH SUITE 302
BALTIMORE, MD 21239

(443) 444-1323

Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD is a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Bangalore University in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

5601 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD SMYTH SUITE 302
BALTIMORE, MD 21239

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Some issues Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Transplant

Patients who have very severe lung disease may need a lung transplant. The diseased lung is entirely removed and replaced with a healthy lung, usually donated by a person who died. Either one or both lungs can be transplanted.

Contrary to popular belief, lung transplant is rarely used to treat lung cancer. It is a more common treatment for patients with other advanced lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung transplant is a serious operation and is generally used as a last resort for patients who have only a short time to live without surgery.

During a transplant, an incision is made on the side of the chest (for a single lung) or in the middle (for both lungs). Patients may be hooked up to a heart-lung bypass machine, which will do the work of moving blood and oxygen through the body during the procedure. After the diseased lung is cut away from the main airway and blood vessels, the donor lung is stitched into place. Surgery may take as long as twelve hours, and a hospital stay of two to three weeks after surgery is not uncommon. For the first hours or day after surgery, patients use a ventilator, or a machine to help them breathe. Tubes will be inserted into the chest to help drain excess air and fluid. During recovery, physical therapy and breathing exercises are used to help the new lung work as well as possible.

Lung capacity is carefully monitored for several months after surgery. Patients who have had a transplant will also have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. These drugs stop the body's immune system from attacking the new lung. The main risks after a transplant are infection and rejection (when the immune system attacks the 'foreign' lung). A healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a diet high in vegetables and lean protein, not smoking, and getting enough exercise, is important to keeping the lungs functioning as well as possible. With proper care, many patients can live ten or even twenty years after a lung transplant.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% 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 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. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	389
hospital care	1476
inpatient care	1476
pleural drainage	21
pulmonary testing	164
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	381
hospital care	1398
inpatient care	1398
pleural drainage	29
pulmonary testing	149
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	380
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	103
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	14
doctor visit	347
hospital care	1580
inpatient care	1580
pleural drainage	16
pulmonary testing	153
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	422
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	114
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	324
hospital care	1388
inpatient care	1388
nursing home care	315
pleural drainage	19
pulmonary testing	211
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	904
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1042
Black	898
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	768
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	248
Less than 65	410

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	399
hospital care	1259
inpatient care	1259
nursing home care	439
pulmonary testing	184

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	498
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	293
85 and over	115
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	54
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
catheterization	12
doctor visit	495
hospital care	1256
inpatient care	1256
nursing home care	314
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	413
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	523
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	568
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	431
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	195
Less than 65	239

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	517
hospital care	1090
inpatient care	1090
nursing home care	239
pulmonary testing	476
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	513
Female	607

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	511
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	148
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	54
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	472
hospital care	949
inpatient care	949
nursing home care	193
pulmonary testing	466
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	526

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	476
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	148
Less than 65	199

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	54
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	251
hospital care	909
inpatient care	909
nursing home care	151
pulmonary testing	135
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	365
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	444
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	96
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	54
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	11
doctor visit	123
hospital care	557
inpatient care	557
nursing home care	98
pulmonary testing	104
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	342
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	53
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	58
Dementia	35
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	104
hospital care	273
inpatient care	273
nursing home care	221
pulmonary testing	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	245
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	50
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	59
Dementia	28
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated as a pulmonologist in BALTIMORE, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and pulmonary testing.

aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	13
catheterization	13
doctor visit	345
hospital care	1103
inpatient care	1103
nursing home care	246
pleural drainage	19
pulmonary testing	230
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	434
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	434
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	250
85 and over	115
Less than 65	185
65 to 74	346

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	14
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD graduated from Bangalore University in 1987. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Bangalore University (1987)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 233 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Salim I. Rizk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in BALTIMORE, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-21

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Dr Rizk is the best! He always listens to me and makes me feel comfortable and gives me the best care! I have been a patient of his for a long time and will continue to be his patient! I wish all doctors were like Dr. Rizk.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-07

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Excellent MD with great bedside manner, joval & talkative re. questions & concerns I had. He made me feel much better at tend of hour - long - consultation re - poss. sleep apnea.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-17

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Dr Rizk has always treated me so well! Keeps me informed of everything with my health. He is my lifesaver!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-21

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I am very pleased with the medical care from my provider for my health care and wellness.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-18

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Always a pleasure to see Dr Rizk

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-26

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Dr. Rizk is the best!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$8,499 DALIRESP $8,497	BYSTOLIC $2
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$5,138 BREO $3,267	ANORO $1,503	NUCALA $221	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $74	INCRUSE $38	Other $35
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,436 OFEV $692	STIOLTO $291	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $179	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $97	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $45	Other $132
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$861 SYMBICORT $612	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $135	FASENRA $115
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$735 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $456	UPTRAVI $90	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $20	$168
Other	$4,762 Esbriet $537	Prolastin-C $331	ORENITRAM $280	XOLAIR $274	Brovana $266	Other $3,074

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,400
Food and Beverage	$9,701
Consulting Fee	$1,200
Education	$124
Travel and Lodging	$5

Biography

Dr. Salim Rizk specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology and practices in Towson, MD and Baltimore, MD. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Rizk include endotracheal intubation, lobectomy, and bronchiectasis. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and Bangalore University. Dr. Rizk's medical residency was performed at Union Memorial Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Dr. Rizk (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Lebanese, Arabic, and French. Dr. Rizk's professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in BALTIMORE, MD.