Quick answers
- Does Esperanza F. Salazar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esperanza F. 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 Esperanza F. Salazar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 583 services for Esperanza F. Salazar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esperanza F. Salazar's NPI number?
- 1205167871. 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 Esperanza F. 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 | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 583 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)146 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)85 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)68 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)54 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)50 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes30%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Esperanza F. Salazar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esperanza F. Salazar 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.
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical CenterLajuna, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061336
- Parkview Medical Center, IncPueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060020
- Prowers Medical CenterLamar, CO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 061323
- San Luis Valley Regional Medical CenterAlamosa, CO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 060008
Practice locations
Addresses where Esperanza F. Salazar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1218 S Pueblo BlvdPueblo, CO 81005 (719) 542‑1803
- 400 W 16th StPueblo, CO 81003 (719) 584‑4921
- 4404 Barranca Ln, Unit 101Castle Rock, CO 80104 (720) 733‑5260
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esperanza F. Salazar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC2,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Pueblo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pueblo, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Poudre Valley Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205167871 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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