Prem Salhotra, M.D.
NPI 1457302812 · Internal Medicine Physician · Yucca Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prem Salhotra, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Yucca Valley, CA (NPI 1457302812).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457302812
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A426710 (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
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
3,060 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 | 2,164 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 288 | $62 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 144 | $80 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 114 | $33 |
| Smoking and Tobacco Use Intensive Counseling, 4-10 Minutes99406 | 111 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 249 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,517 | 462 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,389 | 392 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,044 | 253 |
| Gabapentin | 964 | 244 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 910 | 276 |
| Metformin Hcl | 866 | 244 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2013-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prem Salhotra's NPI number?
- Prem Salhotra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457302812, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prem Salhotra's specialty?
- Prem Salhotra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prem Salhotra located?
- Prem Salhotra's practice location on file with NPPES is 57725 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284-3044.
- What is Prem Salhotra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prem Salhotra is (760) 228-1929.
- Does Prem Salhotra accept Medicare?
- Prem Salhotra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prem Salhotra's NPI active?
- Yes — Prem Salhotra's NPI (1457302812) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.