2026 NPPES data Neurocritical Care Physician NPI 1205042579 MD
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MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD

Neurocritical Care Physician in PALM SPRINGS, California. 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
185
Medicare Part D claims · 88 beneficiaries · Neurocritical Care Physician avg: 232
Industry payments
$238.21
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD filed 185 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurocritical Care Physician in PALM SPRINGS, California.

185
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

185 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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)

MUHAMMAD SALIM, 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).

What does the federal data show about MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2007

NPI 1205042579

Primary specialty

Neurocritical Care Physician

Rare

373 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

185 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 232

Specialty distribution in California

How Neurocritical Care Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neurocritical Care Physician share within California

1. Neurocritical Care Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurocritical Care Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurocritical Care Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE 200, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262, with a listed phone of (760) 416-4511. NPI 1205042579 was issued on 05/15/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALIM 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 185 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 88 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. 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.

Neurocritical Care Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 373 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 232 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

1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE 200
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262

Provider Details

NPI 1205042579
Specialty Neurocritical Care Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MUHAMMAD SALIM, 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.

NEW SOCAL MEDICAL GROUP PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
HEMET, CA

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 MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$238

Largest payer

UCB, 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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD. To verify MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

185
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
88
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
243
Total Day Supply
7,211
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 16, 65-74: 33, 75-84: 19, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MUHAMMAD SALIM, 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
Donepezil Hcl
56
Nortriptyline Hcl
22
Gabapentin
20
Levetiracetam
12

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

Neurocritical Care Physician Overview

How MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD fits within the Neurocritical Care Physician landscape nationally.

373
Neurocritical Care Physician Providers in US
46
States with Neurocritical Care Physician
232
Avg Claims per Provider

MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's 185 claims are below the specialty average of 232.

Nearby Neurocritical Care Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neurocritical Care Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's specialty?
MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD specializes in Neurocritical Care Physician and practices in PALM SPRINGS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD wrote 185 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 88 beneficiaries.
Where is MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD located?
MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD is located at 1180 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE 200, PALM SPRINGS, CA, 92262. Phone: (760) 416-4511.
What is MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's NPI number?
MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205042579, issued on 05/15/2007.
How many Neurocritical Care Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 373 Neurocritical Care Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Neurocritical Care Physician provider writes 232 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Nortriptyline Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD accept Medicare?
MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 185 Part D claims and 88 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's credentials?
MUHAMMAD SALIM, MD's NPI is 1205042579 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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