THOMAS LOUIS SALAZER MD
NPI 1205803152
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Teaneck, NJ

Active since February 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
870 PALISADE AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666(201) 836-0897(201) 836-8042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2022, Nov 1, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Thomas Louis Salazer Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THOMAS LOUIS SALAZER MD (NPI 1205803152) is an individual nephrology provider in Teaneck, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06186300) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205803152
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS LOUIS SALAZERCredential: MD
Location Address870 PALISADE AVETeaneck, NJ 07666
Mailing Address870 Palisade AveTeaneck, NJ 07666 · (201) 836-0897 · Fax (201) 836-8042
Fax(201) 836-8042
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1205803152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06186300✔ Licensed in NJ · MA07261500
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
870 PALISADE AVE, Teaneck, NJ 07666

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas Louis Salazer Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648179879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050613000658
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Salazer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1 DAKOTA DR
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgical Critical Care
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
166 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hackensack University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hackensack, NJ
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310001
Location30 Prospect AveHackensack, NJ 07601 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07666 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.65
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.69

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$12.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
870 PALISADE AVE
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
870 PALISADE AVE, SUITE 203
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Dentist (Periodontics)
870 PALISADE AVE, SUITE 303
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Orthopaedic Surgery
870 PALISADE AVE, SUITE 205
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Obstetrics & Gynecology
870 PALISADE AVE
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Specialist
870 PALISADE AVE
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
870 PALISADE AVE, SUITE 203
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Internal Medicine
870 PALISADE AVE
TEANECK, NJ 07666

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Salazer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Salazer is 1205803152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Thomas Salazer located?

Thomas Salazer practices at 870 Palisade Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666. The listed phone number is (201) 836-0897.

What is Thomas Salazer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Thomas Salazer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Salazer is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Salazer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Salazer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Optum Medical Care Of New Jersey PC (New Hyde Park, NY) and Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Salazer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Salazer accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Thomas Salazer as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Thomas Salazer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Salazer is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Salazer was last updated on September 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.