Richard Salazar Montero, MD
NPI 1245436955 · Neurology Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Salazar Montero, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1245436955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245436955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301092121 (MI)
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
435 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 | 263 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 41 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $61 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 20 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 404 | 89 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 283 | 57 |
| Levetiracetam | 187 | 46 |
| Memantine Hcl | 184 | 42 |
| Lacosamide | 148 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 122 | 27 |
| Topiramate | 90 | 23 |
| Propranolol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,273 across 149 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
- 2007-06-21
- Last updated
- 2016-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Salazar Montero's NPI number?
- Richard Salazar Montero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245436955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Salazar Montero's specialty?
- Richard Salazar Montero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Salazar Montero located?
- Richard Salazar Montero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 Pine St, Montgomery, AL 36106-0165.
- What is Richard Salazar Montero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Salazar Montero is (334) 293-8082.
- Does Richard Salazar Montero accept Medicare?
- Richard Salazar Montero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Salazar Montero's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Salazar Montero's NPI (1245436955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.