2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1750345559 M.D.
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SAMIR SALAMA, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in LAFAYETTE, Louisiana. 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
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

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

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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

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2006

NPI 1750345559

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAMA 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 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. 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 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

800 KALISTE SALOOM RD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

53,104
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.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 53,104 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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