Salim Shabbir Harianawala, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Salim Shabbir Harianawala is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Riverside, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 29 years in internal medicine, Salim Shabbir Harianawala, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Riverside. With 29+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Riverside area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 230 Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group, Riverside, CA 92505
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.04/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better31.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-51 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
443
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
299
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,370
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $804k
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — 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 (+19%) — 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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$947 received from industry
50 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 Salim Shabbir Harianawala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190006
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Salim Shabbir Harianawala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salim Shabbir Harianawala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Riverside 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 Salim Shabbir Harianawala
NPI records show Dr. Harianawala as active with telehealth listed in Riverside, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (951) 781-3672.
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 Salim Shabbir Harianawala
Practice Location
4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 230 Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group, Riverside, CA 92505
Mailing Address
4234 Riverwalk Parkway Suite 230 Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group, Riverside, CA 92505
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