Sadegh Salmassi, MD
Sadegh Salmassi is a Family Medicine specialist based in Delano, CA with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PATHOLOGY
Sadegh Salmassi, MD runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Delano, CA. With 53+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Delano area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
719 Main St, Delano, CA 93215-2935
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202325.81/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-57.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.1%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
279
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
396
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
24,414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.43M
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+17%) — 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 (+33%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k received from industry
62 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 Sadegh Salmassi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 26, Delano, CA 93216-0026
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210028
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Sadegh Salmassi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sadegh Salmassi for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Delano 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 Sadegh Salmassi
Dr. Salmassi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Delano, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 725-5878.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sadegh Salmassi
Practice Location
719 Main St, Delano, CA 93215-2935
Mailing Address
Po Box 26, Delano, CA 93216-0026
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