Quick answers
- Does Hector L. Salemi-Castro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hector L. Salemi-Castro 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 Hector L. Salemi-Castro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 2,150 services for Hector L. Salemi-Castro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hector L. Salemi-Castro's NPI number?
- 1841223658. 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 Hector L. Salemi-Castro, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,150 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)687 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)296 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)282 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)242 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 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%
- Arthritis71%
- High cholesterol53%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- COPD44%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Hector L. Salemi-Castro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hector L. Salemi-Castro 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.
- Andalusia HealthAndalusia, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010036
- D W McMillan Memorial HospitalBrewton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010099
- Evergreen Medical CenterEvergreen, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010148
Practice locations
Addresses where Hector L. Salemi-Castro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 420 W Front StEvergreen, AL 36401 (251) 578‑2000
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841223658 |
| 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