Quick answers
- Does Fariha Salman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Fariha Salman 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 Fariha Salman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 418 Original Medicare patients and 4,285 services for Fariha Salman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Fariha Salman's NPI number?
- 1629331079. 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 Fariha Salman, 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 | 418 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,285 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)610 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)492 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)423 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)399 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)348 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Osteoporosis35%
Hospitals where Fariha Salman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Fariha Salman 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.
- Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440048
- Baptist Memorial Hospital DesotoSouthaven, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250141
- Baptist Memorial Hospital TiptonCovington, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440131
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Union CountyNew Albany, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250006
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake HospitalNassau Bay, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450709
Practice locations
Addresses where Fariha Salman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 255 Baptist BlvdColumbus, MS 39705
- 36 Capital Way, Suite EAtoka, TN 38004 (901) 837‑6801
- 401 Southcrest CirSouthaven, MS 38671
- 5659 S Rex RdMemphis, TN 38119 (901) 763‑3636
- 6445 Main St, Suite 2500Houston, TX 77030 (713) 441‑3150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Fariha Salman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians1,528 clinicians in the group
- Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc.576 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629331079 |
| 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