2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1639128184 MD
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JOEL SALAMON, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in MIAMI LAKES, Florida. 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 · 219 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOEL SALAMON, MD filed 2,959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in MIAMI LAKES, Florida, prescribing 94% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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.

JOEL SALAMON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,959 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOEL SALAMON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOEL SALAMON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1639128184

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,959 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Florida

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) 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).

JOEL SALAMON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 15600 NW 67TH AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014, with a listed phone of (305) 828-8260. NPI 1639128184 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAMON 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 2,959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $295K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.8%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

15600 NW 67TH AVE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

Provider Details

NPI 1639128184
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOEL SALAMON, MD. To verify JOEL SALAMON, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOEL SALAMON, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,959 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.

2,959
Total Claims
$295K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,042
Total Day Supply
89,313
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$208K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Opioid Claims
1,621 (54.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 86, 65-74: 99, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOEL SALAMON, MD 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
480
Oxycodone Hcl
301
Pregabalin
294
Baclofen
292
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
176
Gabapentin
154
Diclofenac Sodium
125
Tramadol Hcl
124
Topiramate
122
Hydromorphone Hcl
115

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How JOEL SALAMON, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

JOEL SALAMON, MD's 2,959 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOEL SALAMON, MD's specialty?
JOEL SALAMON, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in MIAMI LAKES, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOEL SALAMON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOEL SALAMON, MD wrote 2,959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $295K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is JOEL SALAMON, MD located?
JOEL SALAMON, MD is located at 15600 NW 67TH AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33014. Phone: (305) 828-8260.
What is JOEL SALAMON, MD's NPI number?
JOEL SALAMON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639128184, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does JOEL SALAMON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOEL SALAMON, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $208K in brand drug costs.
Does JOEL SALAMON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOEL SALAMON, MD had 1,621 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 54.8%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOEL SALAMON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOEL SALAMON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOEL SALAMON, MD accept Medicare?
JOEL SALAMON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,959 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOEL SALAMON, MD's credentials?
JOEL SALAMON, MD's NPI is 1639128184 with credentials MD. 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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