DR. RICHISA J SALAZAR MD
NPI 1740449933
Emergency Medicine in Marietta, GA

Active since June 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2178 WALDROP RD, MARIETTA, GA 30066(601) 572-9909 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Richisa J Salazar Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHISA J SALAZAR MD (NPI 1740449933) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Texas (N6395) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740449933
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHISA J SALAZARCredential: MD
Location Address2178 WALDROP RDMarietta, GA 30066-4233
Mailing Address2178 Waldrop RdMarietta, GA 30066-4233 · (601) 572-9909
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1740449933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N6395✔ Licensed in GA · 67775✔ Licensed in MS · 29552
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2178 WALDROP RD, Marietta, GA 30066

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Richisa Lessica Samelajoy Hamilton Md

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

Dr. Richisa J Salazar 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 ID1759553092
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231114001008, I20241120004014
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

15

Medicare enrollment records show Richisa Salazar reassigns Medicare billing to 15 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1880 W OAK PKWY, SUITE 101
Marietta, GA 30062
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3950 AUSTELL RD
Austell, GA 30106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 353 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 777 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
60 HOSPITAL RD
Newnan, GA 30263
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 110 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5126 HOSPITAL DR NE
Covington, GA 30014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
601 S 8TH ST
Griffin, GA 30224
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
801 W GORDON ST
Thomaston, GA 30286
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 108 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
Columbus, GA 31904
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 200 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1601 WATSON BLVD
Warner Robins, GA 31093
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 208 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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
191 services185 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
57 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
52 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Piedmont Henry Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Stockbridge, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110191
Location1133 Eagle's Landing ParkwayStockbridge, GA 30281 · Henry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Newnan, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110229
Location745 Poplar RoadNewnan, GA 30265 · Coweta County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pascagoula, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250040
Location2809 Denny AvenuePascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30066 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
$88.06 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $22.01 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
2178 WALDROP RD
MARIETTA, GA 30066

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 Richisa Salazar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richisa Salazar is 1740449933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Richisa Lessica Samelajoy Hamilton MD.

Where is Richisa Salazar located?

Richisa Salazar practices at 2178 Waldrop Rd, Marietta, GA 30066. The listed phone number is (601) 572-9909.

What is Richisa Salazar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richisa Salazar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richisa Salazar 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 Richisa Salazar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richisa Salazar reassigns Medicare benefits to 15 organizations: Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Marietta, GA), The Bortolazzo Group, LLC (Austell, GA), Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation (Monroe, GA), Coweta Emergency Group LLC (Newnan, GA), Angelfish Emergency Physicians, LLC (Covington, GA) and 10 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 Richisa Salazar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richisa Salazar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Richisa Salazar 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 Richisa Salazar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richisa Salazar is affiliated with Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc, Singing River Health System and Singing River Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richisa Salazar was last updated on September 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.