Joe Salgado, MD
NPI 1518958503 · Family Medicine Physician · Artesia, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Salgado, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Artesia, NM (NPI 1518958503).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518958503
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 99297 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 131 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 388 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 354 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 319 | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 314 | 74 |
| Simvastatin | 209 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 206 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | 205 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 612 N 13th StSuite EArtesia, NM 88210-1167Phone: (505) 703-7003Fax: (505) 746-0800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-31
- Last updated
- 2021-06-16
- Certified
- 2021-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Salgado's NPI number?
- Joe Salgado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518958503, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Salgado's specialty?
- Joe Salgado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joe Salgado located?
- Joe Salgado's practice location on file with NPPES is 702 N 13th St, Artesia, NM 88210-1199.
- What is Joe Salgado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Salgado is (575) 746-3119.
- Does Joe Salgado accept Medicare?
- Joe Salgado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Salgado's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Salgado's NPI (1518958503) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.