Robert Salazar, MD
NPI 1508800251 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Salazar, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1508800251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508800251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K2276 (TX)
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
14,578 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Preparation and Provision of 1 Or More Antigens95165 | 7,170 | $15 |
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 3,640 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,223 | $120 |
| Test to Measure the Level of Nitric Oxide Gas95012 | 477 | $19 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 314 | $55 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 284 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 977 | 189 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 328 | 118 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 142 | 70 |
| Alprazolam | 124 | 41 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 108 | 48 |
| Nintedanib Esylatebrand: Ofev | 95 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,734 across 133 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2021-09-23
- Certified
- 2021-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Salazar's NPI number?
- Robert Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508800251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Salazar's specialty?
- Robert Salazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Salazar located?
- Robert Salazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 19255 Park Row Ste 102, Houston, TX 77084-7310.
- What is Robert Salazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Salazar is (281) 492-0363.
- Does Robert Salazar accept Medicare?
- Robert Salazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Salazar's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Salazar's NPI (1508800251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.