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MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD

Psychiatry Physician in CLAYTON, North Carolina. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 212 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$27.27
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLAYTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 212 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $27.27 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD filed 5,057 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CLAYTON, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2005

NPI 1245228527

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,057 387% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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).

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in CLAYTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245228527. 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.

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2076 VETERANS PKWY STE 220, CLAYTON, NC, 27520, with a listed phone of (919) 550-3323. NPI 1245228527 was issued on 10/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABU-SALHA 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 5,057 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 212 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $339K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

2076 VETERANS PKWY STE 220
CLAYTON, NC 27520

Provider Details

NPI 1245228527
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD 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.

MINDPATH CARE CENTERS NORTH CAROLINA PLLC
CLAYTON, NC

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 MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Education

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 · Generic-heavy

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 5,057 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.

5,057
Total Claims
$339K
Total Drug Cost
212
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,494
Total Day Supply
192,530
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$218K
Generic Drug Cost
$121K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
58.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 116, 65-74: 76, 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.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
494
Alprazolam
318
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
318
Quetiapine Fumarate
289
Mirtazapine
245
Trazodone Hcl
232
Escitalopram Oxalate
226
Aripiprazole
220
Fluoxetine Hcl
214
Risperidone
189

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's 5,057 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABU-SALHA.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's specialty?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in CLAYTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD wrote 5,057 Medicare Part D claims totaling $339K in drug costs for 212 beneficiaries.
Where is MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD located?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD is located at 2076 VETERANS PKWY STE 220, CLAYTON, NC, 27520. Phone: (919) 550-3323.
What is MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's NPI number?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245228527, issued on 10/11/2005.
Does MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $218K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Bupropion Hcl Sr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD accept Medicare?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,057 Part D claims and 212 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's credentials?
MOHAMMAD ABU-SALHA, MD's NPI is 1245228527 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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