Quick answers
- Does Ahmed A. Salem accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ahmed A. Salem may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ahmed A. Salem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 1,273 services for Ahmed A. Salem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahmed A. Salem's NPI number?
- 1578798013. 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 Ahmed A. 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 | 378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,273 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)452 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)296 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)121 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)83 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)47 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%
- Diabetes58%
- Heart failure52%
- COPD47%
- Depression46%
Hospitals where Ahmed A. Salem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahmed A. Salem 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.
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050222
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare CenterCoronado, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050234
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050100
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahmed A. Salem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Prospect PlCoronado, CA 92118 (619) 522‑3600
- 3075 Health Ctr DrSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939‑5864
- 751 Med Ctr CtChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 502‑5800
- 7901 Frost StSan Diego, CA 92123 (858) 939‑3400
- 8665 La Mesa BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 465‑0702
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahmed A. Salem as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
- Chest Medicine and Critical Care Medical Group Inc25 clinicians in the group
- Avicenna Critical Care, PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in California →
Other critical care doctors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578798013 |
| 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