Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Hamid Salehi, MD
Neurology · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
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. Salehi 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. Salehi
Dr. Hamid Salehi is a neurology specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salehi performed 2,439 Medicare services across 1,308 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salehi received a total of $7,785 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 441 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. 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. Salehi 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 20% volume in CA
$7,785 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,439
Medicare services
Top 20% in CA for neurology
1,308
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
896 | $27 | $51 |
| 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. |
449 | $141 | $194 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
225 | $88 | $131 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
111 | $386 | $2,375 |
| Awake and drowsy EEG A test that records electrical activity in the brain while the patient is awake and drowsy. |
108 | $351 | $656 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
102 | $138 | $279 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
86 | $38 | $534 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 11-12 A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 11 to 12 separate nerve conduction studies. |
78 | $216 | $1,427 |
| 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. |
76 | $107 | $152 |
| Nerve-muscle junction testing A diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the connection between nerves and muscles. |
58 | $29 | $320 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 55 | $180 | $280 |
| EEG monitoring for coma or sleep This procedure measures brain wave activity to monitor patients who are in a coma or asleep. |
45 | $48 | $500 |
| Electromyography of 2 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
38 | $68 | $220 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 13 or more A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. This code applies when 13 or more individual nerve studies are performed. |
35 | $251 | $1,700 |
| Intraoperative EEG monitoring Recording brain wave activity during surgery to monitor neurological function. |
30 | $45 | $500 |
| Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. |
29 | $99 | $320 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
18 | $68 | $150 |
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 ↗$7,785
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,112/year across 7 years
Top 26% in CA for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
441
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
$7,742 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$43 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,453
2023
$1,059
2022
$759
2021
$1,400
2020
$1,245
2019
$599
2018
$1,270
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$364
UCB, Inc.
$159
Lundbeck LLC
$90
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$88
Lilly USA, LLC
$79
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$72
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$70
Curonix LLC
$64
EMD Serono, Inc.
$64
Biogen, Inc.
$63
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$52
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
PFIZER INC.
$24
SK Life Science, Inc.
$21
Abbott Laboratories
$20
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$14
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Biogen, Inc.
$804
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$632
ABBVIE INC.
$610
UCB, Inc.
$531
AbbVie Inc.
$527
Amgen Inc.
$370
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$363
Lilly USA, LLC
$326
SK Life Science, Inc.
$322
Allergan, Inc.
$293
PFIZER INC.
$271
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$245
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$212
GENZYME CORPORATION
$203
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$170
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$157
EMD Serono, Inc.
$156
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$144
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$139
Lundbeck LLC
$128
Allergan Inc.
$114
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$113
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$97
Eisai Inc.
$96
Celgene Corporation
$66
Curonix LLC
$64
Abbott Laboratories
$55
TG Therapeutics, Inc.
$55
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Genentech USA, Inc.
$45
MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA AMERICA, INC.
$35
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$34
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$30
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$28
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$26
Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$24
Corium, LLC
$22
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$20
GE HealthCare
$19
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$13
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$12
Retrophin, Inc.
$2
Top 3 companies account for 26.3% 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
194
Per 100K population
6.1
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
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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. Salehi is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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. Salehi experienced with continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salehi performed 896 continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote 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. Salehi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salehi received a total of $7,785 from 48 companies across 441 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. Salehi's costs compare to other neurologists in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Salehi's average Medicare payment per service is $107. 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. Salehi) 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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