Qasim Salimi, MD
NPI 1972911089 · Gastroenterology Physician · State College, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Qasim Salimi, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in State College, PA (NPI 1972911089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972911089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD466475 (PA)
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
11 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
336 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 103 | $235 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 68 | $96 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 36 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $84 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 231 | 90 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 76 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 15 |
| Famotidine | 39 | 19 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 35 | 15 |
| Lubiprostone | 31 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 28 | — |
| Dexlansoprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 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
- 2014-08-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Qasim Salimi's NPI number?
- Qasim Salimi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972911089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Qasim Salimi's specialty?
- Qasim Salimi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Qasim Salimi located?
- Qasim Salimi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3901 S Atherton St Ste 2, State College, PA 16801-8324.
- What is Qasim Salimi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Qasim Salimi is (814) 278-4631.
- Does Qasim Salimi accept Medicare?
- Qasim Salimi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Qasim Salimi's NPI active?
- Yes — Qasim Salimi's NPI (1972911089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.