Douglas Salmon, M.D.
NPI 1275577942 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Buda, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Salmon, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Buda, TX (NPI 1275577942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275577942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- F7128 (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
20 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
634 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 | 125 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 125 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 79 | $80 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 63 | $8 |
| Heart Rhythm Review, and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days93244 | 57 | $23 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 514 | 152 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 311 | 90 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 209 | 68 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 195 | 60 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 191 | 58 |
| Acebutolol Hcl | 182 | 48 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 152 | 45 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$666 across 36 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2024-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Salmon's NPI number?
- Douglas Salmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275577942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Salmon's specialty?
- Douglas Salmon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Salmon located?
- Douglas Salmon's practice location on file with NPPES is 112 Railroad St., Buda, TX 78610.
- What is Douglas Salmon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Salmon is (512) 295-2558.
- Does Douglas Salmon accept Medicare?
- Douglas Salmon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Salmon's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Salmon's NPI (1275577942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.