DR. SALAM KASSIS M.D.
NPI 1477870798
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Nashville, TN

Active since April 26, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2023, Oct 15, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Salam Kassis M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALAM KASSIS M.D. (NPI 1477870798) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54451) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Haven.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477870798
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALAM KASSISCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-3220
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2024
NPI 1477870798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License Licensed in TN · 54451
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 120 York St # T-209, Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT 06510-3220 · Phone (203) 688-2259 · Fax (203) 688-5599

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

Dr. Salam Kassis 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 ID7113248535
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190624002386
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 3

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.

Release and/or relocation of cranial nerve 64716
Release and/or relocation of a cranial nerve is a specialized surgical procedure. It's performed to alleviate pressure on a cranial nerve or to move it to a better position. This can help reduce symptoms such as pain or discomfort and improve nerve function.
34 services14 patients
Incision or removal of spinal nerve 64772
Incision or removal of a spinal nerve is a surgical procedure aimed to relieve pain or improve function. This involves making a cut to access the spine and carefully removing or adjusting the nerve that's causing issues. It's performed under anesthesia and recovery time varies.
26 services14 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440137
Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County
Emergency services

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Salam Kassis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salam Kassis is 1477870798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2010.

Where is Salam Kassis located?

Salam Kassis practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Salam Kassis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Salam Kassis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salam Kassis 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 Salam Kassis accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 4 other insurers list Salam Kassis 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 Salam Kassis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Salam Kassis is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Salam Kassis was last updated on March 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.