Tamer Sallam, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Tamer Sallam is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tamer Sallam, MD has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (class of 2005), he has been practicing for over 21 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
650 Charles E Young Dr S # A2-237, Los Angeles, CA 90095-8347
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202386.1/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
70
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
622
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $301k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
University of California, Irvine, California College of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190160
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Tamer Sallam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tamer Sallam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Tamer Sallam
NPI records show Dr. Sallam as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 267-5868.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Tamer Sallam
Practice Location
650 Charles E Young Dr S # A2-237, Los Angeles, CA 90095-8347
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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