Susan Salzwedel, PA-C
NPI 1891822045 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Sherman Oaks, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Salzwedel, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Sherman Oaks, CA (NPI 1891822045).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891822045
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA14060 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Creatinine Level to Test for Kidney Function Or Muscle Injury82570 | 39 | $5 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 38 | $3 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 36 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$118 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 122 | 31 |
| Estradiol | 121 | 73 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 55 | 44 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 36 | 11 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 26 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 18 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 22 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,078 across 43 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
- 2007-02-27
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Salzwedel's NPI number?
- Susan Salzwedel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891822045, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Salzwedel's specialty?
- Susan Salzwedel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Susan Salzwedel located?
- Susan Salzwedel's practice location on file with NPPES is 5522 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411-3437.
- What is Susan Salzwedel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Salzwedel is (818) 990-5020.
- Does Susan Salzwedel accept Medicare?
- Susan Salzwedel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Salzwedel's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Salzwedel's NPI (1891822045) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.