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2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1750345559 M.D.
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Psychiatry Physician in Lafayette, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 53,171 in Psychiatry 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
231
Medicare Part D claims · 26 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Samir Salama, M.D. filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in Lafayette, Louisiana, prescribing 95% generic.
- 231
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
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.
Samir Salama, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
231 49th percentile higher than 49% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Samir Salama, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Samir Salama, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
231 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Samir Salama, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 800 KALISTE SALOOM RD, Lafayette, LA, 70508, with a listed phone of (337) 233-2400. NPI 1750345559 was issued on 04/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 26 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,171 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750345559 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/17/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Samir Salama, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 231 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.
231
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
26
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 267
- Total Day Supply
- 7,548
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samir Salama, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
29 claims
- Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hbr
20 claims
- Memantine Hcl Er
Memantine Hcl Er
14 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
13 claims
- Oxcarbazepine
Oxcarbazepine
13 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
12 claims
- Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate
12 claims
- Buspirone Hcl 11
Buspirone Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 29 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 20 |
| Memantine Hcl Er Memantine Hcl | 14 |
| Clozapine | 13 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
| Fenofibrate Fenofibrate Nanocrystallized | 12 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 11 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Samir Salama, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
53,171
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider
Samir Salama, M.D.'s 231 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Salama.
Dr. Hossam Abou-Taleb
M.D.
Mandeville, LA
Dr. Ryan Adell
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Muhammad Ahmed
MD
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Ashley Albarado
MD
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Nadejda Alekseeva
MD
Shreveport, LA
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samir Salama, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Lafayette, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Samir Salama, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Samir Salama, M.D. wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 26 beneficiaries.
Where is Samir Salama, M.D. located? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D. is located at 800 KALISTE SALOOM RD, Lafayette, LA, 70508. Phone: (337) 233-2400.
What is Samir Salama, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750345559, issued on 04/17/2006.
Does Samir Salama, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 53,171 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 Samir Salama, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samir Salama, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Citalopram Hbr, Memantine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samir Salama, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 26 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samir Salama, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Samir Salama, M.D.'s NPI is 1750345559 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
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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