Quick answers
- Does Giovanni M. Salerno accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Giovanni M. Salerno 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 Giovanni M. Salerno see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 383 services for Giovanni M. Salerno. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Giovanni M. Salerno's NPI number?
- 1942242698. 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 Giovanni M. Salerno, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 383 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)89 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)47 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)42 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)19 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)15 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis43%
- Depression43%
- Anxiety43%
- Heart failure43%
Hospitals where Giovanni M. Salerno works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Giovanni M. Salerno 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.
- Adventist Health SonoraSonora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050335
- John F Kennedy Memorial HospitalIndio, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050534
- Providence St Joseph HospitalEureka, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050006
Practice locations
Addresses where Giovanni M. Salerno is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1180 N Indian Canyon Dr, Suite E317Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 621‑0145
- 2700 Dolbeer StEureka, CA 95501 (707) 445‑8121
- 2710 Dolbeer StEureka, CA 95501 (707) 267‑2060
- 3300 Renner DrFortuna, CA 95540 (707) 725‑3361
- 47111 Monroe StIndio, CA 92201 (760) 347‑6191
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Giovanni M. Salerno as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Medical Foundation1,466 clinicians in the group
- Adventist Health Physicians Network628 clinicians in the group
- Acute Care Surgery Medical Group Inc204 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942242698 |
| 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