Farah Fatima Salahuddin, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Patients across CA can see Farah Fatima Salahuddin, MD in person in Watsonville or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Watsonville area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 280dNPPES updated 2025-07-30 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
40 Penny Ln Ste 207b, Watsonville, CA 95076-6057
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.01%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
402
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
698
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $689k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$695 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Farah Fatima Salahuddin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 29, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
50 E Hamilton Ave Ste 200, Campbell, CA 95008-0251
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191301
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Farah Fatima Salahuddin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Farah Fatima Salahuddin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Watsonville 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 Farah Fatima Salahuddin
NPI records show Dr. Salahuddin as active with telehealth listed in Watsonville, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 204-7787.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Farah Fatima Salahuddin
Practice Location
40 Penny Ln Ste 207b, Watsonville, CA 95076-6057
Mailing Address
50 E Hamilton Ave Ste 200, Campbell, CA 95008-0251
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