Quick answers
- Does Salim Aziz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Salim Aziz 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 Salim Aziz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 619 services for Salim Aziz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Salim Aziz's NPI number?
- 1376618454. 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 Salim Aziz, 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 | 74 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 619 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel (37253)60 services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)49 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)41 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)38 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)37 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes62%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Salim Aziz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Salim Aziz 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.
- George Washington University HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090001
- Howard University Hospital CorpWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 090003
Practice locations
Addresses where Salim Aziz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10750 Columbia Pike, Suite 220Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 816‑9000
- 2175 K St NW, Suite C100Washington, DC 20037 (202) 775‑5111
- 5801 Allentown Rd, Suite 502Camp Springs, MD 20746 (240) 427‑1630
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Salim Aziz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Surgical Associates LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
Other cardiac surgeons in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Surgical Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376618454 |
| 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