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SALMA HITAWALA MD
NPI 1659379352
Internal Medicine in Clermont, FL

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, SUITE A, CLERMONT, FL 34711(352) 404-7874(352) 988-6460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Salma Hitawala Md NPPES

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

SALMA HITAWALA MD (NPI 1659379352) is an individual internal medicine provider in Clermont, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME76577) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659379352
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSALMA HITAWALACredential: MD
Location Address3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, SUITE AClermont, FL 34711-6892
Mailing AddressPo Box 1609Windermere, FL 34786-1609 · (407) 625-3635 · Fax (407) 345-9966
Phone(352) 404-7874
Fax(352) 988-6460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2013
✔ NPI 1659379352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME76577
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, Clermont, FL 34711
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING87956
Medicaid256056900FL
Medicare PIN44924YFL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) 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

Salma Hitawala 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 ID1658407184
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100409000075
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.

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.
269 services71 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
224 services25 patients
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.
148 services71 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.
139 services63 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
78 services15 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · Orlando, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100007
Location601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clermont, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100051
Location1900 Don Wickham DrClermont, FL 34711 · Lake County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34711 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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

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.
99%4,484 patients4/55-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…
1%196 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%303 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
54%120 patients3/55-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…
31%120 patients2/55-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…
1%120 patients1/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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
4 suppliers18 claims61 services$4.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$48.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$69.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel braking system and lock, complete, each E2228
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier35 claims70 services$58.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier35 claims35 services$17.58 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 3

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

MR. CRAIG A BRADY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD
CLERMONT, FL 34711
Lake County (352) 259-2159
PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA, LLC
Nursing Care
3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, SUITE A
CLERMONT, FL 34711
Lake County (352) 241-8016
TRI HUYNH DO PLLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3105 CITRUS TOWER BLVD, SUITE B
CLERMONT, FL 34711
Lake County (352) 243-6600

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 Salma Hitawala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salma Hitawala is 1659379352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Salma Hitawala located?

Salma Hitawala practices at 3105 Citrus Tower Blvd Suite A, Clermont, FL 34711. The listed phone number is (352) 404-7874.

What is Salma Hitawala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Salma Hitawala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salma Hitawala 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 Salma Hitawala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. and 2 other insurers list Salma Hitawala 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 Salma Hitawala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Salma Hitawala is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando and Orlando Health South Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Salma Hitawala was last updated on December 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.