Eric Salk, MD
NPI 1609828334 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Torrington, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Salk, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Torrington, CT (NPI 1609828334).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609828334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036175 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
398 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 179 | $124 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 156 | $178 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 45 | $73 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 18 | $218 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$218 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 42 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 41 | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 40 | 40 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 28 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2025-07-23
- Certified
- 2025-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Salk's NPI number?
- Eric Salk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609828334, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Salk's specialty?
- Eric Salk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Salk located?
- Eric Salk's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 06790-6679.
- What is Eric Salk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Salk is (860) 496-6319.
- Does Eric Salk accept Medicare?
- Eric Salk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Salk's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Salk's NPI (1609828334) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.