Megha Salani, M.D.
NPI 1598022493ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Nephrology· Galveston, TX
Internal Medicine, Nephrology (M.D.) in Galveston, Texas, trained at Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 2012). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $238,942 for 1,122 claims, against $70,092 paid for services in 2024. Vantive US Healthcare LLC reported $1,089 in payments in 2025, mostly travel and lodging.
Overview
| NPI | 1598022493 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Certified by provider | Mar 23, 2026 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology Primary | 207RN0300X | W3871 | TX |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | MD57384 | TN |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | BP10043158 | TX |
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology | 207RN0300X | MD.35836 | AL |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | MD.35836 | AL |
| Internal Medicine, Nephrology | 207RN0300X | MD57384 | TN |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Nephrology (AL); Practitioner - Nephrology (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 880 across 18 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $70,092 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,122 · 2,585 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 165 |
| Total drug cost | $238,942 |
| Generic share | 82% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Medicare specialty | Nephrology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Utmb Faculty Group PracticeGalveston, TX · 1,101 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- University of Texas Medical Branch GalvestonGalveston, TX
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$1,089 · 11 payments from 1 company
- 2024$97.32 · 2 payments from 2 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Vantive US Healthcare LLC | $1,089 | 11 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Travel and Lodging$929.96 · 3 payments
- Food and Beverage$159.15 · 8 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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