2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1275580219 M.D.
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SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.

Specialist in PINEHURST, North Carolina. 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
543
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.6879/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.6879/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

88.6879/100
MIPS score · +6 vs avg
543
Part D claims, 2023

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SAUL SALVADOR, 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

89 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/27/2006

NPI 1275580219

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

543 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

MIPS final score

88.6879/100 5.587900000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Specialist share within North Carolina

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Specialist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.6879/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Specialist) — 88.6879/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.7%
MIPS final score (Specialist) — 88.6879/100 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.

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SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374, with a listed phone of (910) 715-2164. NPI 1275580219 was issued on 05/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALVADOR 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 543 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%. 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 88.6879/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.5944, Cost 84.032), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

155 MEMORIAL DR
PINEHURST, NC 28374

Provider Details

NPI 1275580219
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/27/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

88.6879
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.5944
Quality
84.032
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAUL SALVADOR, 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.

FHPG LLC
PINEHURST, NC

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

543
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
629
Total Day Supply
15,183
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
23 (4.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.99
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 44, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SAUL SALVADOR, 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
Carvedilol
25
Amlodipine Besylate
20
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Losartan Potassium
19
Atorvastatin Calcium
18
Hydralazine Hcl
16
Metoprolol Succinate
16
Gabapentin
14
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Prednisone
14

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

Specialist Overview

How SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s 543 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SALVADOR.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s specialty?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in PINEHURST, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. wrote 543 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.6879/100 (Quality: 81.5944, Cost: 84.032). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. located?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. is located at 155 MEMORIAL DR, PINEHURST, NC, 28374. Phone: (910) 715-2164.
What is SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s NPI number?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275580219, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.2%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Amlodipine Besylate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. accept Medicare?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 543 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s credentials?
SAUL SALVADOR, M.D.'s NPI is 1275580219 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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