Quick answers
- Does Marguerite M. Salam Host accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marguerite M. Salam Host 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 Marguerite M. Salam Host see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,264 Original Medicare patients and 4,662 services for Marguerite M. Salam Host. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marguerite M. Salam Host's NPI number?
- 1619917895. 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 Marguerite M. Salam Host, 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 | 1,264 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,662 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,515 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)1,021 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)584 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)296 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)148 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Marguerite M. Salam Host works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marguerite M. Salam Host 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.
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390270
- Regional Hospital of ScrantonScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390237
- Wilkes-Barre General HospitalWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390137
Practice locations
Addresses where Marguerite M. Salam Host is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 575 N River StWilkes Barre, PA 18702 (570) 552‑1435
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marguerite M. Salam Host as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wyoming Valley Pathology Associates PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Wilkes Barre
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilkes Barre, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wyoming Valley Pathology Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619917895 |
| 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