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DR. SALIM R SURANI M.D.
NPI 1275536617
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since May 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 SANTA FE ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 452-8360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Nov 21, 2024, Jul 30, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Salim R Surani M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALIM R SURANI M.D. (NPI 1275536617) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (J7220) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275536617
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALIM R SURANICredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 SANTA FE STCorpus Christi, TX 78404-2336
Mailing AddressPo Box 60183Corpus Christi, TX 78466-0183 · (361) 229-3178
Phone(361) 452-8360
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1275536617 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J7220
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
1101 SANTA FE ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid135338509TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Salim R Surani M.d. 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 ID4587568910
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031126000288
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
222 services125 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
110 services68 patients
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810
A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.
55 services54 patients
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811
A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.
43 services43 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%878 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
100%115 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%165 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
100%78 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$83.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers16 claims48 services$32.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$17.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$17.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers17 claims99 services$2.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$11.28 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 4

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

MEDI-LINK SOLUTIONS, LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 SANTA FE ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 257-1427
SALIM R SURANI, MD PA
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1101 SANTA FE ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 452-8360
ANN M ALEMAN-WEINMANN MD., FACP PA
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1101 SANTA FE ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 882-7300
FRANCISCO BRITO-ALEMAN MD MBA PLLC
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1101 SANTA FE ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404
Nueces County (361) 882-7300

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 Salim Surani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salim Surani is 1275536617. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Salim Surani located?

Salim Surani practices at 1101 Santa Fe St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. The listed phone number is (361) 452-8360.

What is Salim Surani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Salim Surani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salim Surani 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.

What insurance does Salim Surani accept?

Health plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Health Advantage and Octave list Salim Surani 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Salim Surani was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.