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Unclaimed ProfileAbout SALTER
Based in Huntsville, AL, Michael Whitfield Salter, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Michael graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2011. Michael is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 4,088 services to 3,673 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 533-0315
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3501 MEMORIAL PKWY SW SUITE 200
Huntsville, AL 35801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,088 services · 3,673 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
232 |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
133 |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
132 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
100 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
31 |
| Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow using tissue graft | Procedure | 66180 |
24 |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
22 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
206 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
441 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
426 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 6
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 ophthalmology specialists in Huntsville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Salter's specialty?
Dr. Salter is an ophthalmology in Huntsville, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Salter?
Dr. Salter is listed at 3501 MEMORIAL PKWY SW SUITE 200, Huntsville, AL 35801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Salter?
The number on file is (256) 533-0315. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Salter?
Dr. Salter's National Provider Identifier is 1376833905. 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. Salter's medical education?
Dr. Salter attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Salter have?
Dr. Salter has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Salter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Salter performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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