Quick answers
- Does Salman Porbandarwalla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salman Porbandarwalla 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 Salman Porbandarwalla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,158 Original Medicare patients and 60,708 services for Salman Porbandarwalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salman Porbandarwalla's NPI number?
- 1245490663. 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 Salman Porbandarwalla, 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 | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60,708 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)47,340 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)3,198 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)1,938 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)1,665 services
- Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)1,493 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Salman Porbandarwalla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salman Porbandarwalla 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.
- Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390100
Practice locations
Addresses where Salman Porbandarwalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2148 Embassy DrLancaster, PA 17603 (717) 626‑0062
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245490663 |
| 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