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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1689780926 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in North Miami Bch, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.0K
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Salah Amer, MD filed 8,959 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in North Miami Bch, Florida, prescribing 88% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Salah Amer, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,959 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Salah Amer, MD 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 Salah Amer, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,959 195% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Salah Amer, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1380 NE MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, North Miami Bch, FL, 33179, with a listed phone of (305) 948-3990. NPI 1689780926 was issued on 08/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,959 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $811K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689780926 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/21/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Salah Amer, 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.
Claremedica Specialty Network OF Florida LLC
Miami, FL
North Shore Ekg Associates Inc
Miami, FL
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 Salah Amer, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.0K
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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 - 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 Salah Amer, MD. To verify Salah Amer, 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 · Typical
Salah Amer, MD - brand share 12.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 8,959 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.
8,959
Total Claims
$811K
Total Drug Cost
1,391
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,451
- Total Day Supply
- 461,842
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $682K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $129K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 70, 65-74: 657, 75-84: 478, 85+: 186
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Salah Amer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
1,297 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
1,016 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
712 claims
- Losartan-Hydrochlo…
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
705 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
655 claims
- Eliquis 420
Eliquis
420 claims
- Lisinopril 394
Lisinopril
394 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 295
Atorvastatin Calcium
295 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,297 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,016 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 712 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 705 |
| Losartan Potassium | 655 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 420 |
| Lisinopril | 394 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 295 |
| Spironolactone | 261 |
| Bupropion Hcl Sr Bupropion Hcl | 248 |
* 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 Salah Amer, MD 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
Salah Amer, MD's 8,959 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Amer.
Dr. Rafik Abadier
M.D.
Inverness, FL
Dr. Syed Abbas
MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Norman Abbott
M.D.
Palm Harbor, FL
Dr. Lucien Abboud
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Antoine Abchee
MD
St Augustine, FL
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salah Amer, MD's specialty? ▼
Salah Amer, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in North Miami Bch, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Salah Amer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Salah Amer, MD wrote 8,959 Medicare Part D claims totaling $811K in drug costs for 1,391 beneficiaries.
Where is Salah Amer, MD located? ▼
Salah Amer, MD is located at 1380 NE MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE, North Miami Bch, FL, 33179. Phone: (305) 948-3990.
What is Salah Amer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Salah Amer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689780926, issued on 08/21/2006.
Does Salah Amer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Salah Amer, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $682K 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 Salah Amer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Salah Amer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Salah Amer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Salah Amer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,959 Part D claims and 1,391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Salah Amer, MD's credentials? ▼
Salah Amer, MD's NPI is 1689780926 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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