2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1316924798 M.D.
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SALEM DAVID, M.D.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. 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
801
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SALEM DAVID, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 801 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
801
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SALEM DAVID, 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).

What does the federal data show about SALEM DAVID, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2005

NPI 1316924798

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

801 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — 75/100 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).

SALEM DAVID, M.D. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316924798. 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.

SALEM DAVID, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1224 MCFARLAND BLVD NE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406, with a listed phone of (205) 759-9930. NPI 1316924798 was issued on 12/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DAVID 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 801 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

1224 MCFARLAND BLVD NE
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406

Provider Details

NPI 1316924798
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SALEM DAVID, 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.

EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES OF
TUSCALOOSA, AL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SALEM DAVID, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 801 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.

801
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,014
Total Day Supply
24,052
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 102, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
181
Fluticasone Propionate
119
Mupirocin
90
Montelukast Sodium
81
Ofloxacin
63
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
62
Mometasone Furoate
27
Ipratropium Bromide
24
Omeprazole
21
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
16

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

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How SALEM DAVID, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s 801 claims are above the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s specialty?
SALEM DAVID, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SALEM DAVID, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALEM DAVID, M.D. wrote 801 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
What is SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SALEM DAVID, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SALEM DAVID, M.D. located?
SALEM DAVID, M.D. is located at 1224 MCFARLAND BLVD NE, TUSCALOOSA, AL, 35406. Phone: (205) 759-9930.
What is SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s NPI number?
SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316924798, issued on 12/28/2005.
Does SALEM DAVID, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALEM DAVID, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Fluticasone Propionate, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALEM DAVID, M.D. accept Medicare?
SALEM DAVID, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 801 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s credentials?
SALEM DAVID, M.D.'s NPI is 1316924798 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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