Salima Qamruddin, MD
NPI 1659581536 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salima Qamruddin, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1659581536).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659581536
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A98223 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,905 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,032 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 393 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 69 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $93 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 62 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 192 | 73 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 175 | 70 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 | 57 |
| Ezetimibe | 117 | 47 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 115 | 25 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 9 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2016-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salima Qamruddin's NPI number?
- Salima Qamruddin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659581536, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salima Qamruddin's specialty?
- Salima Qamruddin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salima Qamruddin located?
- Salima Qamruddin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Salima Qamruddin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salima Qamruddin is (504) 842-4135.
- Does Salima Qamruddin accept Medicare?
- Salima Qamruddin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salima Qamruddin's NPI active?
- Yes — Salima Qamruddin's NPI (1659581536) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.