2026 NPPES data Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician NPI 1043294291 MD
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TARIQ SALAM, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in TACOMA, Washington. 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
972
Medicare Part D claims · 238 beneficiaries · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$492.39
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARIQ SALAM, MD filed 972 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in TACOMA, Washington, prescribing 61% generic.

972
Part D claims, 2023
61%
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.

TARIQ SALAM, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

972 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TARIQ SALAM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 TARIQ SALAM, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/01/2005

NPI 1043294291

Primary specialty

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician

Niche

1,570 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

972 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,596

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Washington

1. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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).

TARIQ SALAM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1901 S CEDAR ST, TACOMA, WA, 98405, with a listed phone of (253) 572-7320. NPI 1043294291 was issued on 12/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAM 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 972 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 238 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $401K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,570 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,596 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

1901 S CEDAR ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

Provider Details

NPI 1043294291
Specialty Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARIQ SALAM, MD 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.

BEND MEMORIAL CLINIC PC
BEND, OR
MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
AUBURN, WA

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 TARIQ SALAM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$492

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to TARIQ SALAM, MD. To verify TARIQ SALAM, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

TARIQ SALAM, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 972 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.

972
Total Claims
$401K
Total Drug Cost
238
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,866
Total Day Supply
54,886
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$374K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.57
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 96, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TARIQ SALAM, MD 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
Eliquis
Apixaban
235
Metoprolol Succinate
213
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
102
Flecainide Acetate
61
Amiodarone Hcl
56
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
37
Colchicine
35
Multaq
Dronedarone Hcl
35
Omeprazole
26
Mexiletine Hcl
24

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

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Overview

How TARIQ SALAM, MD fits within the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,570
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
1,596
Avg Claims per Provider

TARIQ SALAM, MD's 972 claims are below the specialty average of 1,596.

Nearby Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARIQ SALAM, MD's specialty?
TARIQ SALAM, MD specializes in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARIQ SALAM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARIQ SALAM, MD wrote 972 Medicare Part D claims totaling $401K in drug costs for 238 beneficiaries.
Where is TARIQ SALAM, MD located?
TARIQ SALAM, MD is located at 1901 S CEDAR ST, TACOMA, WA, 98405. Phone: (253) 572-7320.
What is TARIQ SALAM, MD's NPI number?
TARIQ SALAM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043294291, issued on 12/01/2005.
Does TARIQ SALAM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARIQ SALAM, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $374K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,570 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider writes 1,596 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARIQ SALAM, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARIQ SALAM, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARIQ SALAM, MD accept Medicare?
TARIQ SALAM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 972 Part D claims and 238 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARIQ SALAM, MD's credentials?
TARIQ SALAM, MD's NPI is 1043294291 with credentials MD. 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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