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Nephrology

Sitalakshmi J. Iyer, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, OR · Salem, OR · Lincoln City, OR … · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Sitalakshmi J. Iyer, MD is a nephrologist at 875 Oak St SE, Suite 5070, Salem, OR 97301. Phone: (503) 511-8565. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sitalakshmi J. Iyer had 228 Original Medicare patients and 800 services. NPI 1023306628. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sitalakshmi J. Iyer, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sitalakshmi J. Iyer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sitalakshmi J. Iyer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Sitalakshmi J. Iyer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 228 Original Medicare patients and 800 services for Sitalakshmi J. Iyer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sitalakshmi J. Iyer's NPI number?
1023306628. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Sitalakshmi J. Iyer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients228
Services billed to Medicare800
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)132 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)131 services
  3. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)122 services
  4. Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)117 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)76 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes64%
  • Heart failure45%
  • Arthritis43%

Hospitals where Sitalakshmi J. Iyer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sitalakshmi J. Iyer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Salem Health West ValleyDallas, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381308
  • Salem HospitalSalem, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380051
  • Samaritan North Lincoln HospitalLincoln City, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381302
  • Santiam Hospital & ClinicsStayton, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380056

Practice locations

Addresses where Sitalakshmi J. Iyer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sitalakshmi J. Iyer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kidney Care Physicians LLC11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kidney Care Physicians LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023306628
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians