RAKEL SALAMANDER MD
NPI 1629574611
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Denver, CO

Active since March 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.11/100
CMS Quality Rating
777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO 80204(303) 602-6890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Sep 28, 2022, Jul 27, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Rakel Salamander Md NPPES

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

RAKEL SALAMANDER MD (NPI 1629574611) is an individual psychiatry provider in Denver, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (DR.0066405) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629574611
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameRAKEL SALAMANDERCredential: MD
Location Address777 BANNOCK STDenver, CO 80204-4507
Mailing Address777 Bannock StDenver, CO 80204-4597
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1629574611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0066405✔ Licensed in PA · MD493194C✔ Licensed in IL · 036175167✔ Licensed in IN · 01097725A
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
777 BANNOCK ST, Denver, CO 80204

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11701 S Creasy LnLafayette, IN 47905-4972 · Phone (765) 502-4866 · Fax (765) 502-4401
Location 212605 E 16th AveAurora, CO 80045-2545 · Phone (720) 848-0000
Location 3130 S Bryn Mawr AveBryn Mawr, PA 19010-3121 · Phone (484) 337-1286
Location 420201 CRAWFORD AVEOLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461-1010 · Phone (219) 866-5141 · Fax (708) 679-2161

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rakel Salamander Md 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 ID8224386743
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251022001549, I20251106004963, I20260122004212, I20260227001266
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

13

Medicare enrollment records show Rakel Salamander reassigns Medicare billing to 13 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Practice
777 BANNOCK ST
Denver, CO 80204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 2,259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1005 BROADWAY ST
Quincy, IL 62301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 363 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
500 MEDICAL DR
Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 741 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
2927 S . KINGS HIGHWAY BLVD
Saint Louis, MO 63139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Ssm Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  • 414 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
100 W CALIFORNIA BLVD
Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 204 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
6500 WILSHIRE BLVD FL 15
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,001 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
20180 S LAGRANGE RD
Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
1515 W DRAGOON TRL
Mishawaka, IN 46544
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,396 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
1100 9TH AVE
Seattle, WA 98101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 1,021 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80204 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
$174.82 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $43.70 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

91.11/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.23
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.49

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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Anesthesiology
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Nurse Practitioner
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Hospitalist
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Social Worker (Clinical)
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Nurse Practitioner
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Physician Assistant
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204
Family Medicine
777 BANNOCK ST
DENVER, CO 80204

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 Rakel Salamander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakel Salamander is 1629574611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018.

Where is Rakel Salamander located?

Rakel Salamander practices at 777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204. The listed phone number is (303) 602-6890.

What is Rakel Salamander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Rakel Salamander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rakel Salamander 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rakel Salamander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rakel Salamander reassigns Medicare benefits to 13 organizations: Denver Health And Hospital Authority (Denver, CO), Blessing Hospital (Quincy, IL), Ssm Health Care St. Louis (Wentzville, MO), Ssm Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital (Saint Louis, MO), The Huntington Medical Foundation (Pasadena, CA) and 8 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rakel Salamander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rakel Salamander accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 5 other insurers list Rakel Salamander 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 Rakel Salamander was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.