Charbel Salem, M.D.
NPI 1881851087 · Nephrology Physician · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charbel Salem, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1881851087).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881851087
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.098084 (OH)
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
1,479 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 35 Minutes99232 | 817 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 227 | $91 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $90 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 73 | $272 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 108 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 107 | 48 |
| Carvedilol | 105 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 97 | 40 |
| Potassium Chloride | 60 | 23 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 56 | 15 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 31 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$233 across 12 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
- 2008-05-16
- Last updated
- 2016-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charbel Salem's NPI number?
- Charbel Salem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881851087, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charbel Salem's specialty?
- Charbel Salem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charbel Salem located?
- Charbel Salem's practice location on file with NPPES is 613 23rd St Ste 130, Ashland, KY 41101-2876.
- What is Charbel Salem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charbel Salem is (606) 329-9335.
- Does Charbel Salem accept Medicare?
- Charbel Salem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charbel Salem's NPI active?
- Yes — Charbel Salem's NPI (1881851087) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.