Quick answers
- Does Raja R. Salem accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raja R. Salem 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 Raja R. Salem see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 219 services for Raja R. Salem. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raja R. Salem's NPI number?
- 1821001272. 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 Raja R. 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 | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 219 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)90 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)23 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)20 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)18 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%
- Anxiety49%
- Depression47%
- Atrial fibrillation46%
- Arthritis45%
Hospitals where Raja R. Salem works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raja R. 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.
- Capital Health Medical Center - HopewellPennington, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310044
- Capital Health Regional Medical CenterTrenton, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310092
Practice locations
Addresses where Raja R. Salem is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Capital WayPennington, NJ 08534 (609) 303‑4000
- 750 Brunswick AveTrenton, NJ 08638 (609) 394‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raja R. Salem as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Health Medical Group440 clinicians in the group
- Capital Health Multispecialty Group343 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Pennington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennington, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Health Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821001272 |
| 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