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Psychiatry

Saleem Ali, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, MS · Haleyville, AL · Aberdeen, MS · Mississippi, Alabama

Summary

Dr. Saleem Ali, MD is a psychiatrist at 2520 5th St N, Columbus, MS 39705. Phone: (662) 244-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Saleem Ali had 293 Original Medicare patients and 1,001 services. NPI 1801989124. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Saleem Ali, 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 Saleem Ali accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saleem Ali 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 Saleem Ali see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 293 Original Medicare patients and 1,001 services for Saleem Ali. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Saleem Ali's NPI number?
1801989124. 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 Saleem Ali, 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 patients293
Services billed to Medicare1,001
Different services or procedures14
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)610 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)121 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)107 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
  5. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)42 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 cholesterol70%
  • Depression67%
  • Anxiety67%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%

Hospitals where Saleem Ali works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saleem Ali 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.

  • Bmh-Golden TriangleColumbus, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250100
  • Lakeland Community HospitalHaleyville, AL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 011311
  • Monroe Regional HospitalAberdeen, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251302

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.366 clinicians in the group
  • Boa Vida Hospital of Aberdeen MS LLC69 clinicians in the group
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle Inc26 clinicians in the group
  • Sycamore Lakeland LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Mississippi

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

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Other clinicians in North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801989124
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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