Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ahmed Salem, D.O.
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1578798013
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 919423019
(888) 664-8297
fax (866) 313-8916 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3363
La Jolla, CA 920383363
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 10, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #20A11670 · Florida #UO2112
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578798013. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
916
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$134,729
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 278 | 23 | $152 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 254 | 126 | $216 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 139 | 81 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 72 | 45 | $82 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 33 | 18 | $149 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 21 | 20 | $44 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 21 | 21 | $12 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 18 | 18 | $9 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $187 | |
99292 |
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | 15 | 14 | $109 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,745
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 6 | $1,677.87 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $67.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
298
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$7,523
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 120 | 0 | $1,221 |
| Albuterol Sulfate | Generic | 84 | 0 | $2,127 |
| Ipratropium-Albuterol (Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $1,095 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | Generic | 22 | 0 | $250 |
| Cefepime Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $1,106 |
| Levalbuterol Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,120 |
| Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $603 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ahmed Salem's medical specialty?
Dr. Ahmed Salem practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Ahmed Salem practice?
Dr. Ahmed Salem practices at 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 919423019. Office phone: 8886648297.
What is Dr. Ahmed Salem's NPI?
Dr. Ahmed Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578798013, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ahmed Salem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed Salem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ahmed Salem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.