Waqar Saleem, MD
NPI 1588642425 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waqar Saleem, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1588642425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588642425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35850 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,918 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 1,246 | $74 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 659 | $122 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 572 | $124 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 453 | $99 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 331 | $100 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 334 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,743 | 513 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 2,118 | 381 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,951 | 383 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,815 | 345 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,708 | 305 |
| Furosemide | 1,533 | 327 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waqar Saleem's NPI number?
- Waqar Saleem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588642425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waqar Saleem's specialty?
- Waqar Saleem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waqar Saleem located?
- Waqar Saleem's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 E Chestnut St Bldg Suite303, Louisville, KY 40202-1831.
- What is Waqar Saleem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waqar Saleem is (502) 629-5552.
- Does Waqar Saleem accept Medicare?
- Waqar Saleem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waqar Saleem's NPI active?
- Yes — Waqar Saleem's NPI (1588642425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.