John Salazar, M.D.
NPI 1144244914 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Salazar, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1144244914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144244914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 024079 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
918 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 503 | $84 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 180 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 75 | $172 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 44 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 28 | $100 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 430 | 124 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 424 | 112 |
| Carvedilol | 383 | 106 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 290 | 56 |
| Ezetimibe | 188 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 177 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 159 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$971 across 36 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2012-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Salazar's NPI number?
- John Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144244914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Salazar's specialty?
- John Salazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Salazar located?
- John Salazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1348 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901-5104.
- What is John Salazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Salazar is (706) 724-8611.
- Does John Salazar accept Medicare?
- John Salazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Salazar's NPI active?
- Yes — John Salazar's NPI (1144244914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.