Karim Sallam, MD
NPI 1790968436 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim Sallam, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1790968436).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790968436
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A100967 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 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
637 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 239 | $133 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 118 | $233 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 109 | $43 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 65 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $164 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 89 | 24 |
| Tacrolimus | 78 | 16 |
| Spironolactone | 73 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 61 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 52 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 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
- 2007-12-17
- Last updated
- 2024-04-24
- Certified
- 2024-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim Sallam's NPI number?
- Karim Sallam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790968436, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim Sallam's specialty?
- Karim Sallam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim Sallam located?
- Karim Sallam's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Karim Sallam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim Sallam is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Karim Sallam accept Medicare?
- Karim Sallam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim Sallam's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim Sallam's NPI (1790968436) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.