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DR. AMIR QAMRUS SALAM M.D.
NPI 1346569316
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Houston, TX

Active since May 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR., MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 2, SUITE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77058(832) 783-1190(281) 333-0180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 1, 2024, Aug 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Amir Qamrus Salam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMIR QAMRUS SALAM M.D. (NPI 1346569316) is an individual medical oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6073) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346569316
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMIR QAMRUS SALAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR., MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 2, SUITE 300Houston, TX 77058-3631
Mailing Address18100 Houston Methodist Dr. Ste 300Houston, TX 77058 · (832) 333-1190 · Fax (281) 333-0180
Phone(832) 783-1190
Fax(281) 333-0180
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1346569316 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P6073
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P6073 (TX)
18100 HOUSTON METHODIST DR., MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING 2, Houston, TX 77058
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare 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. Amir Qamrus Salam 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 ID1850611625
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150519000172
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 10

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.

Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
11,220 services11 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
212 services98 patients
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.
110 services68 patients
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211
This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
77 services11 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
67 services58 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
60 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450424
Location4401 Garth RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450709
Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77058 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

77.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.59
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.55

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
72%266 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
92%53 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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%2,652 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
84%159 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Plan of Care
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months
4%25 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Risk Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months
76%25 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
9%45 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
82%33 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation Post-Discharge
The percentage of discharges from any inpatient facility (e.g. hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility) for patients 18 years and older of age seen within 30 days following discharge in the office by the physician, prescribing…
Patients 65+: 100% · 65 patients
100%77 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
2%327 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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%675 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
65%82 patients3/55-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
99%507 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
86%327 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
56%327 patients3/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

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 Amir Salam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amir Salam is 1346569316. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2010.

Where is Amir Salam located?

Amir Salam practices at 18100 Houston Methodist Dr., Medical Office Building 2 Suite 300, Houston, TX 77058. The listed phone number is (832) 783-1190.

What is Amir Salam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Amir Salam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amir Salam 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 Amir Salam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Amir Salam 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 Amir Salam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amir Salam is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amir Salam was last updated on August 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.