Salman Azam, M.D.
NPI 1962616888 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salman Azam, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1962616888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962616888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A (CA)
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
2,310 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 491 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 385 | $101 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 180 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 172 | $81 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 147 | $55 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 365 | 114 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 290 | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 290 | 85 |
| Furosemide | 242 | 90 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 212 | 66 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 167 | 73 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37,244 across 124 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
- 2007-05-09
- Last updated
- 2015-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salman Azam's NPI number?
- Salman Azam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962616888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salman Azam's specialty?
- Salman Azam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salman Azam located?
- Salman Azam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2841 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505-5116.
- What is Salman Azam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salman Azam is (310) 257-0508.
- Does Salman Azam accept Medicare?
- Salman Azam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salman Azam's NPI active?
- Yes — Salman Azam's NPI (1962616888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.