Luis Salayandia, M. D.
NPI 1225320278 · Rheumatology Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Salayandia, M. D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1225320278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225320278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R0653 (TX)
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
15 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
363 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 | 297 | $123 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 29 | $67 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 24 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 1,066 | 346 |
| Prednisone | 823 | 318 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 696 | 240 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 450 | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 420 | 98 |
| Gabapentin | 379 | 121 |
| Upadacitinib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,473 across 70 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)
- 1387 George Dieter Dr Ste D103El Paso, TX 79936-7410Phone: (915) 544-0326Fax: (915) 544-2897
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-05-10
- Last updated
- 2019-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Salayandia's NPI number?
- Luis Salayandia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225320278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Salayandia's specialty?
- Luis Salayandia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Salayandia located?
- Luis Salayandia's practice location on file with NPPES is 4532 N Mesa St Ste 2a, El Paso, TX 79912-6287.
- What is Luis Salayandia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Salayandia is (915) 544-0326.
- Does Luis Salayandia accept Medicare?
- Luis Salayandia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Salayandia's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Salayandia's NPI (1225320278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.