Melina Salgado
NPI 1992352595 · Physician Assistant · Chicago Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melina Salgado is a Physician Assistant provider in Chicago Heights, IL (NPI 1992352595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992352595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085007981 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 158 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 116 | 39 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 71 | 15 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 68 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 56 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 43 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$88 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3600 N Garfield StMidland, TX 79705-6329Phone: (432) 620-1120
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-20
- Last updated
- 2021-04-11
- Certified
- 2021-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melina Salgado's NPI number?
- Melina Salgado's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992352595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melina Salgado's specialty?
- Melina Salgado is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melina Salgado located?
- Melina Salgado's practice location on file with NPPES is 152 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2619.
- What is Melina Salgado's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melina Salgado is (708) 754-9687.
- Does Melina Salgado accept Medicare?
- Melina Salgado is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melina Salgado's NPI active?
- Yes — Melina Salgado's NPI (1992352595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.