Bob Salk, DPM
NPI 1396839965 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bob Salk, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1396839965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396839965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E4307 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Group
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
1,264 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 | 507 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 166 | $137 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 128 | $57 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 124 | $110 |
| Removal of Skin of Fingernail Or Toenail11765 | 112 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 97 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 211 | 101 |
| Meloxicam | 123 | 46 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 95 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 30 | 17 |
| Econazole Nitrate | 17 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2016-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bob Salk's NPI number?
- Bob Salk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396839965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bob Salk's specialty?
- Bob Salk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Bob Salk located?
- Bob Salk's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Castro Street, Ste #315, San Francisco, CA 94114.
- What is Bob Salk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bob Salk is (415) 565-0200.
- Does Bob Salk accept Medicare?
- Bob Salk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bob Salk's NPI active?
- Yes — Bob Salk's NPI (1396839965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.