2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1932308269 M.D.
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CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in LAWRENCE, Kansas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.3969/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$130.1
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAWRENCE, Kansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 391 beneficiaries — 26% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3969/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $130.1 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.3969 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2007

NPI 1932308269

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,274 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

85.3969/100 2.296900000000008% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Kansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.3969/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 85.3969/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.4%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 85.3969/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in LAWRENCE, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1932308269. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1130 W 4TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS, 66044, with a listed phone of (785) 841-3636. NPI 1932308269 was issued on 07/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAZAR 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 3,274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $760K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.3969/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.442, Cost 69.8809), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1130 W 4TH ST
LAWRENCE, KS 66044

Provider Details

NPI 1932308269
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/17/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.3969
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.442
Quality
69.8809
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTINA SALAZAR, 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.

LAWRENCE PHYSICIANS LLC
LAWRENCE, KS

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 CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$130

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. — brand share 26.0%
Specialty average (est.)

26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 3,274 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.

3,274
Total Claims
$760K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,638
Total Day Supply
197,109
Brand vs Generic
26% brand / 74% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$713K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 146, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
558
Metoprolol Succinate
238
Carvedilol
228
Atorvastatin Calcium
224
Furosemide
194
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
167
Metoprolol Tartrate
157
Amlodipine Besylate
141
Lisinopril
134
Losartan Potassium
122

* 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 CHRISTINA SALAZAR, 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

CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s 3,274 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s specialty?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in LAWRENCE, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. wrote 3,274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $760K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.3969/100 (Quality: 81.442, Cost: 69.8809). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. located?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. is located at 1130 W 4TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS, 66044. Phone: (785) 841-3636.
What is CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932308269, issued on 07/17/2007.
Does CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $713K 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 CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,274 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s credentials?
CHRISTINA SALAZAR, M.D.'s NPI is 1932308269 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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