Hamid Salam, MD F.A.C.C.
NPI 1346287737 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hamid Salam, MD F.A.C.C. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1346287737).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346287737
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD F.A.C.C.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15093R (LA)
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
1,410 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 292 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 207 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 162 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 97 | $64 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 83 | $11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 350 | 120 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 271 | 84 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 267 | 102 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 177 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 141 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 92 | 34 |
| Ezetimibe |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,775 across 94 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2022-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hamid Salam's NPI number?
- Hamid Salam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346287737, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hamid Salam's specialty?
- Hamid Salam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hamid Salam located?
- Hamid Salam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1006 S Harrison St, Covington, LA 70433-3661.
- What is Hamid Salam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hamid Salam is (985) 871-4140.
- Does Hamid Salam accept Medicare?
- Hamid Salam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hamid Salam's NPI active?
- Yes — Hamid Salam's NPI (1346287737) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.