CLIFTON WALES SALMON JR. M.D.
NPI 1346205507
Family Medicine in Homer, LA

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
104 MORRIS CIR, HOMER, LA 71040(318) 927-6777(318) 927-6714 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 15, 2021, Oct 15, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Clifton Wales Salmon Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

CLIFTON WALES SALMON JR. M.D. (NPI 1346205507) is an individual family medicine provider in Homer, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (018524) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346205507
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCLIFTON WALES SALMON JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address104 MORRIS CIRHomer, LA 71040-2100
Mailing AddressPo Box 300, 104 Morris CircleHomer, LA 71040-0300 · (318) 927-6777 · Fax (318) 927-6714
Fax(318) 927-6714
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 15, 2021
NPI 1346205507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in LA · 018524
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207QA0401X · License 018524 (LA)
104 MORRIS CIR, Homer, LA 71040

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1358827LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Clifton Wales Salmon Jr. 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 ID4486790490
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100726000247
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 8

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.
439 services104 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
178 services115 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
146 services101 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
75 services43 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.
53 services28 patients
Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 99282
An emergency department visit for a mild to moderate issue is when you seek immediate medical attention for a non-life-threatening condition. This could include minor injuries, moderate pain, or illnesses like the flu. During the visit, healthcare professionals assess your condition, provide treatment, and may recommend follow-up care.
28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190086
Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Homer, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190114
Location620 East College StreetHomer, LA 71040 · Claiborne County
Emergency services

Minden Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minden, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190144
LocationNo 1 Medical PlazaMinden, LA 71055 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71040 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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

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…
95%344 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
98%293 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
94%113 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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 21

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers51 claims103 services$5.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers33 claims36 services$0.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers22 claims22 services$111.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers18 claims35 services$42.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers19 claims19 services$22.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers29 claims29 services$21.03 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 10

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

Nurse Practitioner
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Family Medicine
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Internal Medicine
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Pediatrics
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Family Medicine
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
104 MORRIS CIR
HOMER, LA 71040

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 Clifton Salmon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clifton Salmon is 1346205507. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Clifton Salmon located?

Clifton Salmon practices at 104 Morris Cir, Homer, LA 71040. The listed phone number is (318) 927-6777.

What is Clifton Salmon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Clifton Salmon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Clifton Salmon 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 Clifton Salmon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 5 other insurers list Clifton Salmon 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 Clifton Salmon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Clifton Salmon is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Claiborne Memorial Medical Center and Minden Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Clifton Salmon was last updated on October 15, 2021. 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.