Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Gary A. Salzman

Pulmonary Medicine
Central KC Mental Health Center
2211 Charlotte St, 
Kansas City, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
7
conditions
Central KC Mental Health Center
2211 Charlotte St, 
Kansas City, MO 

Overview

Gary Salzman is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Salzman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Asthma, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Salzman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MO

Hospital Affiliations

University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Sunflower Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Central KC Mental Health Center
2211 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations Trial
Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Roflumilast, Azithromycin
Study Phase: Phase 3

30 Total Publications

The Empty Promises of Medical Marijuana.
The Empty Promises of Medical Marijuana.
Journal: Missouri medicine
Published: February 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gary A. Salzman

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary A. Salzman?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary A. Salzman by calling their office at 816-404-5495. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gary A. Salzman a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary A. Salzman is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gary A. Salzman specialize in?

While Dr. Gary A. Salzman is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Asthma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Gary A. Salzman participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gary A. Salzman has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Gary A. Salzman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gary A. Salzman accept my insurance?

Dr. Gary A. Salzman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-404-5495 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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