Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Saltman, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Specialist · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1568585891
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2929 Health Center Dr
San Diego, CA 921232762
(858) 939-6531

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 19, 2016
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #C142543 · New York #231777

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568585891. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
156
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$22,408
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 65 42 $98
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 39 27 $147
11642 Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm 21 19 $149
13131 Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm 16 16 $393
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 15 12 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,540
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $3,540.00

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$3,540

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Saltman's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Saltman practices Otolaryngology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Saltman practice?
Dr. Benjamin Saltman practices at 2929 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 921232762. Office phone: 8589396531.
What is Dr. Benjamin Saltman's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Saltman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568585891, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Saltman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Saltman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Saltman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm (HCPCS 11642). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.