DR. ROBERT LEE SALAZAR M.D.
NPI 1891014114
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Kingwood, TX

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RC0000X and a focus in Cardiovascular Disease.

Active since May 26, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

2627 CHESTNUT RIDGE DR STE 100, KINGWOOD, TX 77339(281) 358-1950(281) 358-1923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Robert Lee Salazar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT LEE SALAZAR M.D. (NPI 1891014114) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Kingwood, Texas, licensed in Texas (P8186) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891014114

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT LEE SALAZARCredential: M.D.

Location Address2627 CHESTNUT RIDGE DR STE 100Kingwood, TX 77339-1777

Mailing Address2627 Chestnut Ridge Dr Ste 100Kingwood, TX 77339-1777 · (281) 358-1950 · Fax (281) 358-1923

Phone(281) 358-1950

Fax(281) 358-1923

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateMay 26, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1891014114 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P8186

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

2627 CHESTNUT RIDGE DR STE 100, Kingwood, TX 77339

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1330 Brookline Ave, Deaconess 311Boston, MA 02215-5400 · Phone (617) 667-9600 · Fax (617) 667-9696

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Robert Salazar is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Robert Salazar is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 840575536
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.
PECOS Enrollment ID: I20170320002412
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.
Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional
Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
Nuclear medicine studies of blood flow in heart muscle at rest and with stress with concurrent ct scan
Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle blood flow by pet
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $33.51 for a new patient copayment and $18.15 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77339 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $134.06
Minimum New Patient Price $58.24
Maximum New Patient Price $176.98

Average New Patient Copayment $33.51
Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.56
Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.24

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

Average Established Patient Price $72.62
Minimum Established Patient Price $18.6
Maximum Established Patient Price $143.93

Average Established Patient Copayment $18.15
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.65
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.98

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 75, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

Final Score: 75 out of 100

The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
Quality Score: N/A

The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category comprises 40% of a provider's final MIPS score.

There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A

The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category comprises 25% of a provider's final MIPS score.

The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.
Improvement Activities Score: N/A

The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.

The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category comprises 15% of a provider's final MIPS score.
Cost Score: N/A

The Cost performance category assesses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category comprises 20% of a provider's final MIPS score.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure	Performance	Number of Patients
e-Prescribing	92%	525
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Implementation of medication management practice improvements	Yes	N/A
Manage medications to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and safety that could include one or more of the following: Reconcile and coordinate medications and provide medication management across transitions of care settings and eligible clinicians or groups; Integrate a pharmacist into the care team; and/or Conduct periodic, structured medication reviews.
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop	Yes	N/A
Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology.
Patient-Specific Education	18%	250
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.
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention	38%	48
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
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record	Yes	N/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
Provide Patient Access	89%	250
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 certain information.
Secure Messaging	2%	250
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 message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period.
Security Risk Analysis	Yes	N/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Robert Salazar is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name	Address	Phone	Hospital Type
HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL	4401 GARTH ROAD BAYTOWN, TX 77521	(281) 420-8600	Acute Care Hospitals
MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL	18951 MEMORIAL NORTH HUMBLE, TX 77338	(281) 540-7700	Acute Care Hospitals
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE KINGWOOD	22999 US HWY 59 KINGWOOD, TX 77325	(281) 359-7500	Acute Care Hospitals
LIBERTY DAYTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER	1353 N TRAVIS ST LIBERTY, TX 77575	(936) 336-7316	Critical Access Hospitals