Salam Yatooma, M.D.
NPI 1447448493 · Internal Medicine Physician · La Mesa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salam Yatooma, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in La Mesa, CA (NPI 1447448493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447448493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A102344 (CA)
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
18 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
1,244 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 50 Minutes99233 | 573 | $121 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 200 | $176 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 129 | $118 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 117 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 85 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 69 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 64 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 45 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 39 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 37 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$448 across 10 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
- 2007-10-03
- Last updated
- 2010-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salam Yatooma's NPI number?
- Salam Yatooma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447448493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salam Yatooma's specialty?
- Salam Yatooma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salam Yatooma located?
- Salam Yatooma's practice location on file with NPPES is 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3019.
- What is Salam Yatooma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salam Yatooma is (619) 937-6345.
- Does Salam Yatooma accept Medicare?
- Salam Yatooma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salam Yatooma's NPI active?
- Yes — Salam Yatooma's NPI (1447448493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.