Meriam Salama, MD
NPI 1710126289 · Psychiatry Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meriam Salama, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1710126289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710126289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57.014140 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
172 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $98 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 84 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$98 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 40 | 12 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 26 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 26 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 22 | — |
| Risperidone | 19 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 18 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85 across 3 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
- 2009-02-06
- Last updated
- 2009-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meriam Salama's NPI number?
- Meriam Salama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710126289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meriam Salama's specialty?
- Meriam Salama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Meriam Salama located?
- Meriam Salama's practice location on file with NPPES is 1670 Upham Dr, Columbus, OH 43210-1250.
- What is Meriam Salama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meriam Salama is (614) 293-4540.
- Does Meriam Salama accept Medicare?
- Meriam Salama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meriam Salama's NPI active?
- Yes — Meriam Salama's NPI (1710126289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.