Stephen Salaz, PA-C
NPI 1609466960 · Physician Assistant · Abilene, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Salaz, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Abilene, TX (NPI 1609466960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609466960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 327 | $72 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 206 | $61 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 192 | $26 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 128 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 57 | $27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 158 | 148 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 130 | 122 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 103 | 65 |
| Methocarbamol | 87 | 78 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 33 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 21 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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)
- 3918 Bay Hill DrAbilene, TX 79606-5623Phone: (619) 917-9064
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-01-21
- Last updated
- 2021-02-11
- Certified
- 2021-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Salaz's NPI number?
- Stephen Salaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609466960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Salaz's specialty?
- Stephen Salaz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephen Salaz located?
- Stephen Salaz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1633 Cottonwood St, Abilene, TX 79601-3033.
- What is Stephen Salaz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Salaz is (619) 917-9064.
- Does Stephen Salaz accept Medicare?
- Stephen Salaz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Salaz's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Salaz's NPI (1609466960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.