Quick answers
- Does Nelly N. Salem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelly N. Salem 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 Nelly N. Salem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 863 Original Medicare patients and 6,691 services for Nelly N. Salem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelly N. Salem's NPI number?
- 1366698284. 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 Nelly N. Salem, 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 | 863 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,691 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)5,201 services
- Screening mammography (77067)506 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)504 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)136 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)42 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 cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure54%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis21%
- Diabetes20%
- Anxiety17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelly N. Salem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8933 Activity RdSan Diego, CA 92126 (858) 499‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelly N. Salem as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc884 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366698284 |
| 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