Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Salinger, M.D.
Family Medicine · Encinitas, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Salinger from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salinger
Dr. Steven Salinger is a family medicine specialist in Encinitas, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salinger performed 1,369 Medicare services across 962 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salinger received a total of $5,481 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 305 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Salinger 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 16% volume in CA
$5,481 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,369
Medicare services
Top 16% in CA for family medicine
962
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
309 | $68 | $248 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
270 | $88 | $350 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
169 | $1 | $8 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
104 | $138 | $359 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
78 | $6 | $28 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
69 | $58 | $201 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
54 | $143 | $491 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
44 | $33 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
42 | $72 | $191 |
| Routine 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) A test that records the electrical activity of the heart using at least 12 leads to produce a tracing. |
36 | $6 | $25 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
35 | $33 | $45 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
34 | $50 | $287 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
33 | $282 | $860 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
33 | $9 | $46 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
22 | $14 | $55 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
20 | $46 | $266 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
17 | $120 | $479 |
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.
1.2% high complexity
18.8% medium
79.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,481
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $783/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
50
Companies
305
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,481 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$302
2023
$338
2022
$83
2021
$214
2020
$1,226
2019
$1,510
2018
$1,808
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$99
Exact Sciences Corporation
$90
ViiV Healthcare Company
$26
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$26
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
PFIZER INC.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 71.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$640
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$638
PFIZER INC.
$576
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$420
Allergan, Inc.
$305
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$292
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$219
Novo Nordisk Inc
$212
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$209
Allergan Inc.
$193
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$170
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$160
AbbVie Inc.
$149
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Shire North American Group Inc
$97
Exact Sciences Corporation
$90
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$70
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$68
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$60
Lilly USA, LLC
$54
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$47
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$43
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$41
AbbVie, Inc.
$41
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$40
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$32
LINUS HEALTH, INC.
$31
ViiV Healthcare Company
$26
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$23
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$20
NeoTract Inc.
$19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Dexcom, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$17
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
Optos, Inc.
$15
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$13
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$13
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$13
ABBVIE INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for family medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,209
Per 100K population
36.8
County median income
$102,285
Nearest hospital
SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - ENCINITAS
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. Salinger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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. Salinger experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salinger performed 309 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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. Salinger receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salinger received a total of $5,481 from 50 companies across 305 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. Salinger's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Encinitas?
Dr. Salinger's average Medicare payment per service is $67. 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. Salinger) 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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