Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alexander Salloum, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Chula Vista, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salloum
Dr. Alexander Salloum is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Chula Vista, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salloum performed 24,868 Medicare services across 2,560 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salloum received a total of $38,504 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 277 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salloum is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$38,504 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗24,868
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
2,560
Unique beneficiaries
$114
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,309 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
17,754 | $0 | $1 |
| Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 2,526 | $1 | $1 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
701 | $0 | $2 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
546 | $10 | $37 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
360 | $45 | $175 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 332 | $1 | $4 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
286 | $35 | $133 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
220 | $108 | $436 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
213 | $162 | $668 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
182 | $5,165 | $34,451 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
182 | $72 | $293 |
| Arterial plaque removal, initial vessel A procedure to remove plaque buildup from an artery in the leg. This is performed on the first vessel treated during the session. |
177 | $8,271 | $34,759 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
177 | $13 | $35 |
| Red blood cell concentration measurement A laboratory test that measures the concentration of red blood cells in the blood. |
177 | $2 | $10 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
172 | $108 | $452 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
167 | $140 | $550 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
164 | $2 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
92 | $207 | $859 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
57 | $1,520 | $6,158 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
57 | $86 | $362 |
| Insertion of tube into second-order vein branch A procedure involving the placement of a tube into a secondary branch of a vein. |
41 | $409 | $3,034 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg vein image A radiologist reviews an image of a vein in one arm or leg. |
41 | $97 | $378 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, initial vein A procedure to widen a vein using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review. |
39 | $1,220 | $4,974 |
| Balloon dilation of vein, each additional vein This procedure involves using a balloon to widen a vein, with radiologist review. It is billed for each additional vein treated beyond the first. |
38 | $395 | $1,572 |
| Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure. |
31 | $906 | $3,046 |
| Abdominal cavity tube removal This procedure involves the removal of a tube located in the abdominal cavity. |
23 | $137 | $961 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
20 | $101 | $423 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
19 | $153 | $678 |
| Arterial plaque removal, each additional leg vessel This procedure involves the removal of plaque buildup from an additional artery in the leg during the same session. It is performed to restore blood flow in the treated vessel. |
18 | $935 | $3,676 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
17 | $91 | $437 |
| Balloon dilation of artery, initial vessel A procedure to widen a narrowed artery using a balloon catheter, with radiologist review of the initial vessel treated. |
15 | $1,664 | $6,983 |
| Intraoperative ultrasound guidance Use of ultrasound imaging during a surgical procedure to help guide the surgeon's actions. |
13 | $143 | $192 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
11 | $68 | $289 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$38,504
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,501/year across 7 years
Top 13% in CA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
33
Companies
277
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$18,973 (49.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$10,852 (28.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,396 (14.0%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,284 (8.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$7,516
2023
$12,919
2022
$6,962
2021
$1,710
2020
$821
2019
$3,427
2018
$5,148
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$6,330
Provisio Medical, Inc.
$605
Medtronic, Inc.
$303
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$123
Nevro Corp.
$90
PolyNovo North America LLC
$29
Davol Inc.
$27
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 96.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$18,973
Provisio Medical
$4,791
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$3,947
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,344
Abbott Laboratories
$2,076
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,178
Boston Scientific Corporation
$910
Provisio Medical, Inc.
$605
Cook Medical LLC
$598
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$525
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$522
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$355
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$275
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$209
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$195
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$155
KCI USA, Inc.
$130
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$123
Nevro Corp.
$90
Cook Incorporated
$78
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$77
BIOTRONIK INC.
$68
CVRx, Inc.
$54
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$39
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$38
PolyNovo North America LLC
$29
Davol Inc.
$27
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$25
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$16
Misonix Inc
$12
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$12
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 72.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6554) Periph Vasc Undiv · (6554) Peripheral Vascular Undivided · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9520) IGT Devices Und · ABSOLUTE PRO · ACUSON Freestyle Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ACUSON Redwood Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ANASTOCLIP · ANGIOVAC · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · Absolute Pro vascular stent system · Acculink carotid stent system · Acticor · Armada 14 percutaneous catheter · Armada 35 percutaneous catheter · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · Barostim Neo System · C3 Delivery System · CHAMELEON · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK MEDICAL ANGIOPLASTY · COOK MEDICAL FILTERS · COOK MEDICAL PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION · COVERA · Chameleon · Cios Alpha · ClosureFast · Confirm Rx · Cook Medical Angioplasty · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · ELUVIA · ENDORE · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · EXPRESS · FLEXITOUCH · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL ATHERECTOMY · GENERAL THROMBECTOMY · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · Hi-Torque Winn guide wire · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IGT_D Therapy · INNOVA · Image Guided Therapy Devices _ Peripheral · JETI · JETSTREAM · LUTONIX · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NITINOL · NOVOSORB BTM · Omnilink Elite vascular stent system · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PLASMABLADE(TM) · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · Peritoneal Dialysis Systems · RESTOREFLO · ROTALINK · ROTAPRO · SABER · Santyl · Senza · Supera peripheral stent system · TAPE · Trilogy 100 · VARITHENA · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis · VenaSeal · Venclose Maven Catheter · WALLSTENT · Xact carotid stent system
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
1.3
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Salloum is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Salloum experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salloum performed 17,754 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Salloum receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salloum received a total of $38,504 from 33 companies across 277 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Salloum's costs compare to other vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Chula Vista?
Dr. Salloum's average Medicare payment per service is $114. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Salloum) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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