Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1720334246
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6431 Fannin St, Msb 1.150
Houston, TX 770301501
(713) 500-6500
fax (713) 500-6497

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 11, 2016
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P4244

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720334246. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
134
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,327
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 46 29 $131
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 27 $100
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 22 $184
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $226

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$648
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $316.01
UCB, Inc. 2 $188.19
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 1 $121.49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $22.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$648

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
741
Patients
134
Total drug cost
$608,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 164 54 $1,537
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 84 29 $6,794
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 65 17 $1,464
Sulfasalazine Generic 60 12 $1,252
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 56 0 $11,232
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 52 0 $386,508
Leflunomide Generic 51 11 $4,218
Pregabalin Generic 37 0 $1,020
Gabapentin Generic 30 11 $429
Tramadol Hcl Generic 28 0 $217

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora's medical specialty?
Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora practice?
Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora practices at 6431 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301501. Office phone: 7135006500.
What is Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora's NPI?
Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720334246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gloria Salazar Cintora commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.