Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Bilal Salame, M.D

Hematology & Oncology · Mansfield, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
252 MATLOCK RD STE 140, Mansfield, TX 76063
8174355800
In practice since 2014 (12 years)
NPI: 1265850473 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Salame 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. Salame

Dr. Bilal Salame is a hematology & oncology in Mansfield, TX, with 12 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salame performed 1,257 Medicare services across 755 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salame received a total of $3,364 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 112 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology & oncology. 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. Salame is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice▲ Top 46% volume in TX$ $3,364 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,257
Medicare services
Top 46% in TX for hematology & oncology
755
Unique beneficiaries
$86
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~105 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)487$90$311
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)244$54$221
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)133$136$436
Blood draw (venipuncture)96$8$22
New patient office visit (45-59 min)96$120$409
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity58$63$179
Initial hospital admission, high complexity54$136$498
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity44$93$257
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)29$166$541
New patient office visit (30-44 min)16$79$275
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 ↗
$3,364
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $481/year across 7 years
Top 49% in TX for hematology & oncology
38
Companies
112
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
$2,427 (72.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$579 (17.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$358 (10.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$957
2023
$520
2022
$807
2021
$431
2020
$265
2019
$288
2018
$96

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$737
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$319
Lilly USA, LLC
$301
PFIZER INC.
$283
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$237
Seagen Inc.
$188
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$146
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$132
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$93
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$89
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$65
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$51
EISAI INC.
$49
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$47
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$46
Eisai Inc.
$45
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$37
GENZYME CORPORATION
$34
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$29
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$27
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$27
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$25
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$25
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$23
Fennec Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$20
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$19
SOBI, INC
$19
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$18
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 40.3% of total 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 (72%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $268 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Hematology & Oncologys within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Salame is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Salame experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salame performed 487 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Salame receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salame received a total of $3,364 from 38 companies across 112 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. Salame's costs compare to other hematology & oncologys in Mansfield?
Dr. Salame's average Medicare payment per service is $86. 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. Salame) 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →