Benjamin C. Salgado, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Benjamin C. Salgado is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Medford, OR with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin C. Salgado, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Medford, OR in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Medford area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2049dNPPES updated 2020-10-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
520 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, Medford, OR 97504-4314
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,162
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
424
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,030
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $503k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$89 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin C. Salgado's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Benjamin C. Salgado, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220090
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Benjamin C. Salgado
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin C. Salgado for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Medford required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin C. Salgado
NPI records show Dr. Salgado as active with telehealth listed in Medford, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 930-7222.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Benjamin C. Salgado
Practice Location
520 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, Medford, OR 97504-4314
Mailing Address
520 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, Medford, OR 97504-4314
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine in Oregon
See allRonald C Fraback, MD
Portland, OR
John V Allcott, MD
Eugene, OR
Eric Smith Orwoll, MD
Portland, OR