Melissa M Salinas, PAC
Melissa M Salinas is a Physician Assistant based in San Fidel, NM with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melissa M Salinas, PAC has been part of the San Fidel medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 20+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the San Fidel area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.85/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.18%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
9.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
88
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
149
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
207
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-30%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 130 Acoma Canoncito Laguna Indian Hospital Dhhs Ihs, San Fidel, NM 87049-0130
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Melissa M Salinas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melissa M Salinas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Fidel 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 Melissa M Salinas
Dr. Salinas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Fidel, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 552-5300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melissa M Salinas
Practice Location
Exit 102 Off I-40 Half Mile S, San Fidel, NM 87049
Mailing Address
Po Box 130 Acoma Canoncito Laguna Indian Hospital Dhhs Ihs, San Fidel, NM 87049-0130
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