Samer Salmo, M.D
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Samer Salmo is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Jose, CA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Samer Salmo, M.D runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in San Jose, CA. He has been in practice for 27+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1530 the Alameda Ste 315, San Jose, CA 95126-2303
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.8 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,367
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $79k
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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$724 received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Samer Salmo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Samer Salmo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samer Salmo for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to San Jose 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 Samer Salmo
Dr. Salmo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Jose, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (408) 295-8111.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samer Salmo
Practice Location
1530 the Alameda Ste 315, San Jose, CA 95126-2303
Mailing Address
1530 the Alameda Ste 315, San Jose, CA 95126-2303
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