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Faqar Saleh, OD

Works at hospitals in Cherokee, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Faqar Saleh, OD is an optometrist at 1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C 268, Cherokee, TX 28719. Phone: (828) 497-9163. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Faqar Saleh had 36 Original Medicare patients and 44 services. NPI 1487229209. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1 Hospital Rd, Caller Box C 268, Cherokee, TX 28719 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (828) 497‑9163
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
  • Group practice: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (+1 more)
  • Optometry school: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago · graduated 2024 (2 years since optometry school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Faqar Saleh, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Faqar Saleh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Faqar Saleh 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 Faqar Saleh see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 44 services for Faqar Saleh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Faqar Saleh's NPI number?
1487229209. 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 Faqar Saleh, 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 patients36
Services billed to Medicare44
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)18 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%
  • Diabetes67%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Faqar Saleh works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Faqar Saleh 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Faqar Saleh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Faqar Saleh as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority87 clinicians in the group
  • P-Cor LLC80 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Texas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialOD
Optometry schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year2024 (2 years since optometry school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487229209
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians