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DR. THOMAS J VANDERSALM MD
NPI 1265423198
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Salem, MA

Active since October 31, 2005
81 HIGHLAND AVE, SALEM, MA 01970(978) 354-2500(978) 354-2494 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Thomas J Vandersalm Md NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS J VANDERSALM MD (NPI 1265423198) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Salem, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (34584) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265423198
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS J VANDERSALMCredential: MD
Location Address81 HIGHLAND AVESalem, MA 01970-2714
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142Charlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 724-0287 · Fax (617) 726-2894
Fax(978) 354-2494
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1265423198 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in MA · 34584
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 34584 (MA)
81 HIGHLAND AVE, Salem, MA 01970

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2035324MA
OtherM08365MA · Bcbs Ma
Other034584MA · Tufts Health Plan

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT OF MEDICINE ( HOSPITALIST)
SALEM, MA 01970
Registered Nurse
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Physician Assistant
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Anesthesiology
81 HIGHLAND AVE, DEPT. ANESTHESIA,
SALEM, MA 01970
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
81 HIGHLAND AVE, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
SALEM, MA 01970
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
Internal Medicine
81 HIGHLAND AVE
SALEM, MA 01970

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What is Thomas Vandersalm's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Vandersalm is 1265423198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Thomas Vandersalm located?

Thomas Vandersalm practices at 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970. The listed phone number is (978) 354-2500.

What is Thomas Vandersalm's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Vandersalm was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 42 days 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.