Privilege Viewer - Ahmad R Saltagi, MD

General Internal Medicine

Privileges include performance of specific medical procedures, as well as related admission, consultation, and work-up, to correct or treat various medical conditions, illnesses and injuries.  Unless otherwise indicated, General Internal Medicine privileges are applicable to both Westfield Hospital and Noblesville Hospital.

Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

Neurology

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Lumbar puncture
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Skin biopsy
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Arthrocentesis
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Therapeutic joint injection
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Paracentesis
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

Uncomplicated ventilator management - Noblesville Only

Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

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Pericardiocentesis (Emergency) 
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Cardioversion (Emergency) 
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Intubation
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Polysomnography (25) - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

Pulmonology/Critical Care

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Skin biopsy
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Arthrocentesis
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Therapeutic joint injection
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Paracentesis
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

Uncomplicated ventilator management - Noblesville Only

Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

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Pericardiocentesis (Emergency) 
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Cardioversion (Emergency) 
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Intubation
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Bronchoscopy (50) - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Chest tube placement (5)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Pulmonary function test interpretation
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Sleep studies - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Pulmonary exercise testing
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Provocation testing - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Thoracentesis (5)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Pleurodesis - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Central venous catheterization (10)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Arterial lines (10)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Transbronchial biopsy (25) - Noblesville Only
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Swan Ganz (10)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
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Tracheotomy (10)
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 12/14/2020

Complicated ventilator management (Must be board eligible or board certified in pulmonology or critical care or have ongoing experience in ventilator management) - Noblesville Only

Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012

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EBUS - Endobronchial Ultrasound
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 12/14/2020

Anesthesiology

Moderate Sedation - (Must meet criteria as defined within Moderate Sedation Guidelines,
completion of Self Test as provided by the Medical Affairs Office as well as proof of current ACLS certification.)

Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2017

Thoracic Surgery

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Tracheostomy
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 1/31/2012
Conditions
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Percutaneous
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Tube thoracostomy
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Approved | 10/28/2024 - 9/30/2026 | Granted On: 12/14/2020