Quick answers
- Does Mario R. Salazar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mario R. Salazar 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 Mario R. Salazar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 138 Original Medicare patients and 661 services for Mario R. Salazar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mario R. Salazar's NPI number?
- 1164626917. 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 Mario R. Salazar, 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 patients | 138 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 661 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)128 services
- Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance (36475)116 services
- Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)96 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)55 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety24%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Mario R. Salazar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1105 Central Expy N, Suite 2240Allen, TX 75013 (866) 607‑2308
- 9191 Pinecroft Dr, Suite 290Shenandoah, TX 77380 (866) 607‑2308
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mario R. Salazar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Group PLLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164626917 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians