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Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD

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(Dr. April KS Salama, M.D.)

(406 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hematology (Blood Disorders)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: eye problems, merkel cell carcinoma, melanoma

Division of Medical Oncology Dumc 3476
Durham, NC 27710

1-888-275-3853

Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD is a medical oncologist in Durham, NC specializing in medical oncology, internal medicine (adult medicine) and hematology (blood disorders). She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD is affiliated with Duke Health.

Office Locations

Duke Health

20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-6900

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Division of Medical Oncology Dumc 3476
Durham, NC 27710

1-888-275-3853

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Some issues Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“In honor of the outstanding care he received from Dr. April K. S. Salama and her melanoma oncology team at Duke University Hospital, donations can be made in memory of Steven to the Duke Cancer...”—"Steven Francis Techet", The Suffolk Times, April 2021

“The study is a landmark and the results are "very impressive" in people who historically have not fared very well, said Dr. April Salama, a Duke University melanoma specialist.”—"Studies find new drugs boost skin cancer survival", The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD 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 95% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	253
hospital care	181
inpatient care	166
outpatient care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	277
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	368
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	340
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	398
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	359

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	399
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	15
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	377
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	363
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Durham, NC were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit	338
hospital care	86
inpatient care	84
outpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	4
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	22
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of Chicago Medical Center. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center (2007)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

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. April K.S. Salama, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Prime Remote

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna/CVS Health

Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan

Duke Select

Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 406 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$39,897 OPDIVO $14,349	$25,548
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC	$7,968 Braftovi $7,968
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$6,016 Exjade $3,500	TAFINLAR $2,188	$328
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$5,931 LIBTAYO $5,931
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,750 $1,750
Other	$1,228 Proleukin $145	NON-PRODUCT $86	Braftovi $81	$916

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$24,593
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15,350
Education	$11,483
Honoraria	$6,093
Travel and Lodging	$2,683
Other	$2,587

Research Payments

Dr. April K.S. Salama, MD has received 309 research payments totaling $8,793,514.

Biography

Dr. April Salama specializes in medical oncology and hematology (blood disorders). Clinical interests for Dr. Salama include melanoma, eye problems, and merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Salama is professionally affiliated with Duke Health. She studied medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Salama is rated highly by her patients. She accepts Blue California, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. Duke Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Durham, NC.