NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1477668523 M.D.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,232 in Hematology & Oncology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 228 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% 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
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. filed 1,521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,521 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Wenimar Salvador, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,521 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 720 MALCOLM BLVD STE 200, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612, with a listed phone of (828) 580-7536. NPI 1477668523 was issued on 08/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.6 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,232 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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 | 1477668523 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/20/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Wenimar 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.
Blue Ridge Healthcare Medical Group Inc
Connelly Springs, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,521 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.
1,521
Total Claims
$3.6M
Total Drug Cost
228
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,765
- Total Day Supply
- 41,615
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $550K
- Opioid Claims
- 166 (10.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.36
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 78, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Wenimar Salvador, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
98 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
97 claims
- Prochlorperazine M…
Prochlorperazine Maleate
93 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
89 claims
- Abiraterone Acetate
Abiraterone Acetate
81 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
75 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
70 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
70 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 98 |
| Prednisone | 97 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 93 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 89 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 81 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 75 |
| Dexamethasone | 70 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 70 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Wenimar Salvador, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,232
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s 1,521 claims are above the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Salvador.
Dr. Jorge Abdallah
MD
Greenville, NC
Thomas Aberant
Durham, NC
Dr. Haritha Ackula
MBBS
Kinston, NC
Dr. Soheir Adam
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Matthew Alberti
DO
Monroe, NC
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Connelly Springs, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Wenimar Salvador, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Wenimar Salvador, M.D. wrote 1,521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.6M in drug costs for 228 beneficiaries.
Where is Wenimar Salvador, M.D. located? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. is located at 720 MALCOLM BLVD STE 200, Connelly Springs, NC, 28612. Phone: (828) 580-7536.
What is Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477668523, issued on 08/20/2006.
Does Wenimar Salvador, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.1M in brand drug costs.
Does Wenimar Salvador, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Wenimar Salvador, M.D. had 166 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,232 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wenimar Salvador, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Prednisone, Prochlorperazine Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wenimar Salvador, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,521 Part D claims and 228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Wenimar Salvador, M.D.'s NPI is 1477668523 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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