Sherif Salama, MD
NPI 1972581403 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Beachwood, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sherif Salama, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Beachwood, OH (NPI 1972581403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972581403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35-071836 (OH)
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
20 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
1,797 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 597 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 388 | $80 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 133 | $221 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 89 | $184 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 89 | $95 |
| 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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 533 | 66 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 467 | 104 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 362 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | 330 | 68 |
| Pregabalin | 173 | 27 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 78 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$543 across 16 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
- 2006-01-04
- Last updated
- 2024-02-27
- Certified
- 2024-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sherif Salama's NPI number?
- Sherif Salama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972581403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sherif Salama's specialty?
- Sherif Salama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sherif Salama located?
- Sherif Salama's practice location on file with NPPES is 24400 Chagrin Blvd Ste 200, Beachwood, OH 44122-5632.
- What is Sherif Salama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sherif Salama is (440) 995-4500.
- Does Sherif Salama accept Medicare?
- Sherif Salama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sherif Salama's NPI active?
- Yes — Sherif Salama's NPI (1972581403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.