Virginia Salao, NP-C
NPI 1184978769 · Nurse Practitioner · Richmond, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Virginia Salao, NP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Richmond, TX (NPI 1184978769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184978769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP124404 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
342 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 | 122 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 54 | $91 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 48 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 40 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 27 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 33 | 32 |
| Cefdinir | 26 | 26 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 21 | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 19 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 14 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6815 Caravel LnMissouri City, TX 77459-5045Phone: (832) 617-7661
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-11-02
- Last updated
- 2021-04-23
- Certified
- 2021-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia Salao's NPI number?
- Virginia Salao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184978769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Virginia Salao's specialty?
- Virginia Salao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Virginia Salao located?
- Virginia Salao's practice location on file with NPPES is 7101 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 180, Richmond, TX 77407-8656.
- What is Virginia Salao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Virginia Salao is (281) 783-8162.
- Does Virginia Salao accept Medicare?
- Virginia Salao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Virginia Salao's NPI active?
- Yes — Virginia Salao's NPI (1184978769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.