2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1255440095 M.D.
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ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ALPENA, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
716
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$347.73
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. filed 716 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in ALPENA, Michigan, prescribing 60% generic.

716
Part D claims, 2023
60%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

716 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2006

NPI 1255440095

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

716 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Michigan

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Cardiovascular Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 460 LONG RAPIDS PLZ, ALPENA, MI, 49707, with a listed phone of (989) 356-0141. NPI 1255440095 was issued on 08/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALACATA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 716 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

460 LONG RAPIDS PLZ
ALPENA, MI 49707

Provider Details

NPI 1255440095
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MCLAREN CENTRAL MICHIGAN
★★★☆☆ 3/5
STANDISH, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230080
MCLAREN BAY REGION
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
BAY CITY, MI
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 230041

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$348

Largest payer

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.. To verify ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 716 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

716
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,501
Total Day Supply
44,483
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 53, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Opsumit
Macitentan
57
Eliquis
Apixaban
55
Metoprolol Succinate
44
Adempas
Riociguat
37
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Carvedilol
30
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
30
Amiodarone Hcl
25
Furosemide
22
Metoprolol Tartrate
21

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s 716 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SALACATA.

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s specialty?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in ALPENA, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. wrote 716 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. located?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. is located at 460 LONG RAPIDS PLZ, ALPENA, MI, 49707. Phone: (989) 356-0141.
What is ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s NPI number?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255440095, issued on 08/29/2006.
Does ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Opsumit, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. accept Medicare?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 716 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s credentials?
ABRAHAM SALACATA, M.D.'s NPI is 1255440095 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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