Gustav Salkinder, M.D.
NPI 1285854778 · Specialist · West Hollywood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gustav Salkinder, M.D. is a Specialist provider in West Hollywood, CA (NPI 1285854778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285854778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G073167 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,659 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 430 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 418 | $123 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Lower Back and Leg Nerve (sciatic Nerve)64445 | 297 | $172 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 116 | $45 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 195 | 36 |
| Lidocaine | 77 | 15 |
| Ibuprofen | 74 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 70 | 16 |
| Celecoxib | 21 | — |
| Diclofenac Epolamine | 18 | — |
| Naproxen/Esomeprazole Magbrand: Naproxen-Esomeprazole Mag | 18 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 across 2 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
- 2007-04-26
- Last updated
- 2019-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gustav Salkinder's NPI number?
- Gustav Salkinder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285854778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gustav Salkinder's specialty?
- Gustav Salkinder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Gustav Salkinder located?
- Gustav Salkinder's practice location on file with NPPES is 7855 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046-5344.
- What is Gustav Salkinder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gustav Salkinder is (323) 655-1605.
- Does Gustav Salkinder accept Medicare?
- Gustav Salkinder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gustav Salkinder's NPI active?
- Yes — Gustav Salkinder's NPI (1285854778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.