Hernan Tapia Gatuslao, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Hernan Tapia Gatuslao, MD has been part of the Salisbury medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 34+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 98dNPPES updated 2026-01-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1910 Jake Alexander Blvd W Ste 102, Salisbury, NC 28147-1163
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 = better1.76%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
439
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
266
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,421
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $495k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
33 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 Hernan Tapia Gatuslao's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.62 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 27, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
Po Box 60447, Charlotte, NC 28260-0447
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Hernan Tapia Gatuslao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hernan Tapia Gatuslao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Salisbury 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 Hernan Tapia Gatuslao
NPI records show Dr. Gatuslao as active with telehealth listed in Salisbury, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 637-1779.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hernan Tapia Gatuslao
Practice Location
1910 Jake Alexander Blvd W Ste 102, Salisbury, NC 28147-1163
Mailing Address
Po Box 60447, Charlotte, NC 28260-0447
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