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- 378 W Olive Ave, Suite C, Merced, CA 95348
About Dr. Salih
Based in Merced, CA, Michael Salih, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Michael graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 1999. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 690 Medicare patients across 1,257 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails. NPI 1164526356 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (209) 384-3198
- Email not available
Practice Locations
378 W OLIVE AVE SUITE C
Merced, CA 95348
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,257 services · 690 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
190 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
141 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
135 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Placement of strapping to ankle or foot | Procedure | 29540 |
91 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
50 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
46 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
39 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
347 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
190 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other podiatry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Merced 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at New York College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Salih's specialty?
Dr. Salih is a podiatry in Merced, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Salih?
Dr. Salih is listed at 378 W Olive Ave Suite C, Merced, CA 95348. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Salih?
The number on file is (209) 384-3198. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Salih's NPI number?
Dr. Salih's National Provider Identifier is 1164526356. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Salih's medical education?
Dr. Salih attended New York College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Salih been practicing?
Dr. Salih has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Salih known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Salih performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Salih confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Salih. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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