Laura Salazar, MD
NPI 1205961646 · Internal Medicine Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Salazar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1205961646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205961646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79599 (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
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
1,316 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 603 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 228 | $99 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 122 | $140 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 63 | $178 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 54 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 646 | 188 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 376 | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 328 | 87 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 267 | 81 |
| Losartan Potassium | 230 | 66 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 216 | 67 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$190 across 7 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
- 2007-02-23
- Last updated
- 2013-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Salazar's NPI number?
- Laura Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205961646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Salazar's specialty?
- Laura Salazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Salazar located?
- Laura Salazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3663.
- What is Laura Salazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Salazar is (949) 791-3001.
- Does Laura Salazar accept Medicare?
- Laura Salazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Salazar's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Salazar's NPI (1205961646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.