Salman Azhar, M.D.
NPI 1952460479 · Neurology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salman Azhar, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1952460479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952460479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 205784 (NY)
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
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
711 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 | 156 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $145 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 66 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 63 | $182 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93886 | 46 | $292 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 12 |
| Memantine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 24 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Donepezil Hcl | 19 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,164 across 29 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
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2014-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salman Azhar's NPI number?
- Salman Azhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952460479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salman Azhar's specialty?
- Salman Azhar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salman Azhar located?
- Salman Azhar's practice location on file with NPPES is 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220-2559.
- What is Salman Azhar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salman Azhar is (718) 630-7000.
- Does Salman Azhar accept Medicare?
- Salman Azhar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salman Azhar's NPI active?
- Yes — Salman Azhar's NPI (1952460479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.