Caner Salih, MD,MBCHB, FRCS (CTH)
NPI 1568293520 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caner Salih, MD,MBCHB, FRCS (CTH) is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1568293520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568293520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,MBCHB, FRCS (CTH)
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 48305 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
1 yr in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-08-12
- Last updated
- 2024-08-21
- Certified
- 2024-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caner Salih's NPI number?
- Caner Salih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568293520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caner Salih's specialty?
- Caner Salih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caner Salih located?
- Caner Salih's practice location on file with NPPES is Legacy Tower, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Caner Salih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caner Salih is (832) 826-5906.
- Does Caner Salih accept Medicare?
- Caner Salih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caner Salih's NPI active?
- Yes — Caner Salih's NPI (1568293520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.