2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1962453654 D.P.M.
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SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in LOS ANGELES, 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
583
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.0K
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. filed 583 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in LOS ANGELES, California, prescribing 96% generic.

583
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$1.0K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

583 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/15/2006

NPI 1962453654

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

583 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in California

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Podiatrist share within California

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 1711 W TEMPLE ST # 3036, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90026, with a listed phone of (213) 365-0793. NPI 1962453654 was issued on 05/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHRESTHA 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 583 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $65K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%. 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

1711 W TEMPLE ST # 3036
LOS ANGELES, CA 90026

Provider Details

NPI 1962453654
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. 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.

FELIX SIGAL DPM A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LOS ANGELES, 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 SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.0K

Largest payer

Paragon 28, Inc.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

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 SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.. To verify SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 583 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.

583
Total Claims
$65K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
782
Total Day Supply
20,173
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$47K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
45 (7.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
89

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 131, 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 SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. 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
Ketoconazole
120
Clotrimazole
86
Triamcinolone Acetonide
63
Gabapentin
51
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
35
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
28
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Meloxicam
22
Doxycycline Hyclate
19
Ciclopirox
18

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

Podiatrist Overview

How SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s 583 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s specialty?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. wrote 583 Medicare Part D claims totaling $65K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
Where is SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. located?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. is located at 1711 W TEMPLE ST # 3036, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90026. Phone: (213) 365-0793.
What is SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962453654, issued on 05/15/2006.
Does SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $47K in brand drug costs.
Does SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. had 45 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 583 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s credentials?
SALIS SHRESTHA, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1962453654 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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