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General Surgery

Sameh Salama, MD

Works at hospitals in Indio, CA · Bellingham, WA · California, Washington

Summary

Sameh Salama, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Indio, CA and Bellingham, WA. NPI 1285700328. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sameh Salama, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
University Of Washington School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Acute Care Surgery Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sameh Salama work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sameh Salama at 2 hospitals: John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital and PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sameh Salama see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Palm Springs, CA and Indio, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sameh Salama's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Sameh Salama accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sameh Salama accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Sameh Salama?
(760) 621-0145, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sameh Salama's NPI number?
1285700328. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sameh Salama works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sameh Salama at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sameh Salama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sameh Salama as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc204 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Palm Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285700328
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians