Zakaria Saleem, MD
NPI 1275758278 · Nephrology Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zakaria Saleem, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1275758278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275758278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24660 (NE)
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
759 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 | 228 | $74 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 153 | $335 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $103 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 77 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 65 | $279 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 127 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 | 22 |
| Calcium Acetate | 63 | 17 |
| Allopurinol | 44 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 37 | 13 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 34 | — |
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 32 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$106 across 5 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
- 2007-04-16
- Last updated
- 2014-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zakaria Saleem's NPI number?
- Zakaria Saleem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275758278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zakaria Saleem's specialty?
- Zakaria Saleem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zakaria Saleem located?
- Zakaria Saleem's practice location on file with NPPES is 614 Furman Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2325.
- What is Zakaria Saleem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zakaria Saleem is (361) 882-9278.
- Does Zakaria Saleem accept Medicare?
- Zakaria Saleem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zakaria Saleem's NPI active?
- Yes — Zakaria Saleem's NPI (1275758278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.