Ahmed Salem, MBCHB, MS
NPI 1629631429 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Salem, MBCHB, MS is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1629631429).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629631429
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MBCHB, MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U9072 (TX)
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
7 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
915 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 188 | $108 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 162 | $37 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 138 | $9 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 108 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 78 | $8 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging With Concurrent Ct Scan, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78830 | 75 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-17
- Last updated
- 2024-07-25
- Certified
- 2024-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Salem's NPI number?
- Ahmed Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629631429, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Salem's specialty?
- Ahmed Salem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Salem located?
- Ahmed Salem's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Ahmed Salem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Salem is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Ahmed Salem accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Salem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Salem's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Salem's NPI (1629631429) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.