Usha Saldanha, M.D.
NPI 1205107869 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Usha Saldanha, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1205107869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205107869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A158802 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 129 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 38 | $73 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 25 | $69 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 21 | $30 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) Through Catheter64448 | 19 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 1 record (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
- 2012-01-13
- Last updated
- 2019-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Usha Saldanha's NPI number?
- Usha Saldanha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205107869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Usha Saldanha's specialty?
- Usha Saldanha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Usha Saldanha located?
- Usha Saldanha's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Usha Saldanha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Usha Saldanha is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Usha Saldanha accept Medicare?
- Usha Saldanha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Usha Saldanha's NPI active?
- Yes — Usha Saldanha's NPI (1205107869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.