Quick answers
- Does Salem K. David Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salem K. David Jr. 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 Salem K. David Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 391 Original Medicare patients and 1,948 services for Salem K. David Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salem K. David Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1316924798. 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 Salem K. David Jr., 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 | 391 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,948 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)514 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)260 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)259 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)204 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)157 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression30%
Hospitals where Salem K. David Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salem K. David Jr. 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045
Practice locations
Addresses where Salem K. David Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1224 McFarland Blvd NE, Suite ATuscaloosa, AL 35406 (205) 333‑3330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salem K. David Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ear Nose and Throat Associates of4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ear Nose and Throat Associates of
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316924798 |
| 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