Dr. Ali Salami, MD
501 Washington St, Suite 512, San Diego, CA 92103 • +1-335-555-7923
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1366459190 • CBSA Regional • Cardiology
Anchored in San Diego, CA 92103, Dr. Ali Salami, MD (NPI 1366459190) logged 2,236 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (55.32th San Diego percentile), 32.68th CA percentile, -0.29σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Salami's longitudinal care intensity (3.3 billed units per patient across 685 individuals) centers on 99214 (821 annual units) and 93000 ($129–$177 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ali Salami in San Diego (92103) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 501 Washington St, Suite 512 (in-person clinic visits only; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.68/5 from 12 verified reports).
Spanning 10 years of clinical practice following 2016 graduation from medical training, Dr. Ali Salami integrates 62 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for San Diego metro patients.
Compared against San Diego, CA Cardiology peers
2,236 annual services across 685 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Cardiology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review | 821 | 55.32th | $330 – $452 |
| 93000 | 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram (ECG) w/ Interpretation | 605 | 53.32th | $129 – $177 |
| 93306 | Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography w/ Doppler & Color Flow | 389 | 58.32th | $617 – $845 |
| 93224 | 24-Hour Ambulatory ECG Rhythm Monitoring & Analysis | 216 | 52.32th | $387 – $531 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Cardiovascular Risk Evaluation | 130 | 60.32th | $473 – $649 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (62 HCPCS billing breadth) | 76 | 55.32th | $297 – $431 |
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Dr. Ali Salami, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Salami National Provider Identifier | NPI #1366459190 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92103) |
| Dr. Salami San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 55.32th Pct (2,236 CMS svcs; Z -0.287σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Cardiology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 12 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.68/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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