Salim Lakhani, M.D
NPI 1972530939 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salim Lakhani, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1972530939).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972530939
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J2956 (TX)
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
873 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 | 202 | $79 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 170 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 | $126 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 66 | $3 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 64 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 112 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 583 | 200 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 419 | 136 |
| Losartan Potassium | 279 | 98 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 244 | 84 |
| Finasteride | 234 | 75 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 214 | 69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 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
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2009-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salim Lakhani's NPI number?
- Salim Lakhani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972530939, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salim Lakhani's specialty?
- Salim Lakhani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salim Lakhani located?
- Salim Lakhani's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008-1444.
- What is Salim Lakhani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salim Lakhani is (713) 868-9994.
- Does Salim Lakhani accept Medicare?
- Salim Lakhani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salim Lakhani's NPI active?
- Yes — Salim Lakhani's NPI (1972530939) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.