Alexander Salazar, MD
NPI 1598931958 · Anesthesiology Physician · Portsmouth, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Salazar, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Portsmouth, OH (NPI 1598931958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598931958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD51537 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
189 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 39 | $29 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 35 | $30 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 26 | $67 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 26 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 25 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 20 | $79 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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 (2)
- 401 Matthew StMarietta, OH 45750-1635Phone: (740) 568-5427Fax: (740) 376-5073
- 1106 Colegate DrMarietta, OH 45750-1323Phone: (740) 568-2000Fax: (740) 568-2094
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-06
- Last updated
- 2023-10-04
- Certified
- 2023-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Salazar's NPI number?
- Alexander Salazar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598931958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Salazar's specialty?
- Alexander Salazar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Salazar located?
- Alexander Salazar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1805 27th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662-2686.
- What is Alexander Salazar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Salazar is (740) 356-8681.
- Does Alexander Salazar accept Medicare?
- Alexander Salazar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Salazar's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Salazar's NPI (1598931958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.