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Family Practice

Niels F. Pedersen, MD

Works at hospitals in Dallas, OR · Salem, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Niels F. Pedersen, MD is a family doctor at 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301. Phone: (503) 399-2424. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Niels F. Pedersen had 246 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services. NPI 1740251537. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (503) 399‑2424
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Salem Health West Valley, Salem Hospital
  • Group practice: Salem Clinic PC
  • Medical school: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Niels F. Pedersen, 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 Niels F. Pedersen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Niels F. Pedersen 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 Niels F. Pedersen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services for Niels F. Pedersen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Niels F. Pedersen's NPI number?
1740251537. 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 Niels F. Pedersen, 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 patients246
Services billed to Medicare4,346
Different services or procedures104
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)324 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)314 services
  3. Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)217 services
  4. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)214 services
  5. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)205 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol68%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Ischemic heart disease18%
  • Chronic kidney disease17%

Hospitals where Niels F. Pedersen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Niels F. Pedersen 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.

  • Salem Health West ValleyDallas, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381308
  • Salem HospitalSalem, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380051

Practice locations

Addresses where Niels F. Pedersen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Niels F. Pedersen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Salem Clinic PC96 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Salem Clinic PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740251537
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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