Saleem Shahzad

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Saleem Shahzad is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 23 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(718) 780-5835Brooklyn, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across NY can see Saleem Shahzad in person in Brooklyn or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 23+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Brooklyn area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).

1 of 59 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Brooklyn23+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1140dNPPES updated 2023-04-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

506 6th St Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY 11215-3609

Fax: (718) 780-5836
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+29%)51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+28%)48%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 12, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCritical Care Medicine in BrooklynAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2742 Brighton 8th St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11235-5205

Differs from practice location

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Saleem Shahzad

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Saleem Shahzad for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Brooklyn required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saleem Shahzad

Dr. Shahzad is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 780-5835.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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