Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amna Salhin, MD
Endocrinology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Salhin
Dr. Amna Salhin is an endocrinology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Salhin performed 12,598 Medicare services across 6,807 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Salhin received a total of $8,773 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 445 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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. Salhin 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in TX
$8,773 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗12,598
Medicare services
Top 4% in TX for endocrinology
6,807
Unique beneficiaries
$22
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,552 | $6 | $6 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
1,295 | $10 | $29 |
| 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. |
1,274 | $88 | $209 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
1,021 | $9 | $27 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
998 | $16 | $46 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
944 | $13 | $37 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
887 | $8 | $21 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
837 | $9 | $25 |
| Cardiac enzyme level (CK-MB) test A blood test that measures the total level of creatine kinase, specifically the cardiac enzyme fraction, to help evaluate heart muscle damage. |
456 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
386 | $61 | $142 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
359 | $29 | $75 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
259 | $6 | $15 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
259 | $5 | $14 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results. |
257 | $25 | $87 |
| Glycated protein level test A blood test that measures the level of glycated protein to assess average blood sugar control over time. |
231 | $16 | $41 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
207 | $40 | $113 |
| C-peptide level test A blood test that measures the amount of C-peptide, a protein produced along with insulin, to help evaluate insulin production and diabetes management. |
202 | $20 | $57 |
| Thyroglobulin antibody blood test A blood test that measures the level of antibodies against thyroglobulin, a protein produced by the thyroid gland. |
93 | $16 | $44 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
86 | $3 | $9 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
81 | $37 | $78 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
77 | $29 | $79 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
74 | $73 | $223 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
62 | $15 | $46 |
| Microsomal antibody test A blood test that measures the level of microsomal antibodies, which are autoantibodies produced by the immune system. |
61 | $14 | $40 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
57 | $16 | $45 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
52 | $15 | $41 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
50 | $13 | $37 |
| 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. |
48 | $10 | $49 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 43 | $8 | $24 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
40 | $8 | $23 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
31 | $5 | $13 |
| Blood glucose test using reagent strip A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a chemical reagent strip. |
29 | $5 | $9 |
| 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. |
28 | $80 | $209 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
24 | $7 | $20 |
| 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. |
24 | $101 | $319 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
23 | $10 | $26 |
| Continuous glucose monitoring, sensor under skin This procedure involves continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin with provider-supplied equipment. |
21 | $107 | $296 |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of adrenocorticotropic hormone in your body. |
19 | $36 | $106 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
18 | $18 | $51 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
18 | $3 | $7 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
18 | $35 | $84 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 15 | $8 | $22 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
15 | $19 | $53 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
14 | $20 | $60 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
14 | $22 | $45 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
14 | $29 | $30 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
13 | $7 | $19 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
12 | $19 | $120 |
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 ↗$8,773
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,253/year across 7 years
Top 35% in TX for endocrinology
45
Companies
445
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
$7,386 (84.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,387 (15.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,074
2023
$1,853
2022
$1,313
2021
$553
2020
$1,832
2019
$732
2018
$416
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$1,401
Abbott Laboratories
$610
Lilly USA, LLC
$514
Novo Nordisk Inc
$505
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$488
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$475
Medtronic, Inc.
$339
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$309
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$304
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$290
Dexcom, Inc.
$276
CeQur Corporation
$269
Mannkind Corporation
$265
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$222
AbbVie Inc.
$221
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$200
Corcept Therapeutics
$189
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$184
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$154
Radius Health, Inc.
$143
Nevro Corp.
$136
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$133
Amgen Inc.
$117
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$114
ABBVIE INC.
$114
MannKind Corporation
$105
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$82
AbbVie, Inc.
$68
Organogenesis Inc.
$68
Insulet Corporation
$67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
Strongbridge US INC.
$36
DEXCOM, INC.
$34
PFIZER INC.
$30
LIFESCAN, INC.
$29
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$25
Almatica Pharma LLC
$22
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$22
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$18
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
LifeScan, Inc.
$14
Eisai Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · BAQSIMI · Belviq · CREON · CeQur Simplicity · Creon · Crysvita · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom CGM · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · FreeStyle Libre blood glucose Flash Monitoring System · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · InPen · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · MACRILEN · MINIMED 770G · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · Macrilen · Minimed 670G System · Minimed 770G System · NOCDURNA · OTREXUP · Omnia · Omnipod · OneTouch Verio Reflect · Otrexup · Ozempic · Puraply · Repatha · Rybelsus · SIGNIFOR LAR · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SOMAVERT · STEGLATRO · STEGLUJAN · SYNTHROID · Saxenda · Senza · Synthroid · TEPEZZA · TERIPARATIDE · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TZIELD · Tymlos · UBRELVY · V-GO · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · Vascepa · Wegovy · XARELTO · XYOSTED · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 insulin pump
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 (84%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $70 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Endocrinologists within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Salhin is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Salhin experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Salhin performed 1,552 blood draw (venipuncture) 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. Salhin receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Salhin received a total of $8,773 from 45 companies across 445 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. Salhin's costs compare to other endocrinologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Salhin's average Medicare payment per service is $22. 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. Salhin) 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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