Ricardo Salgado, M.D.
NPI 1982059937 · Family Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Salgado, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1982059937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982059937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036148688 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
606 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 172 | $95 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 79 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 54 | $24 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 52 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 16 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 14 | 14 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 13 | 13 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 15 S Mchenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089-6705Phone: (847) 459-6100Fax: (847) 541-4857
- 2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657-5640Phone: (773) 665-6730Fax: (773) 665-3401
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-27
- Last updated
- 2022-10-13
- Certified
- 2022-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Salgado's NPI number?
- Ricardo Salgado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982059937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Salgado's specialty?
- Ricardo Salgado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Salgado located?
- Ricardo Salgado's practice location on file with NPPES is 635 N Dearborn St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60654-4618.
- What is Ricardo Salgado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Salgado is (312) 694-2127.
- Does Ricardo Salgado accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Salgado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Salgado's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Salgado's NPI (1982059937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.