Doctor Profile

Eye Care · Ophthalmology

Ahmed A. Sallam

MD · Ophthalmology
4301 W MARKHAM
Little Rock, AR 72205
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 31+ Years Practicing
920
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
31
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Sallam

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Arkansas, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Sallam is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 72205, AR — the Ophthalmology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Sallam Does

Dr. Sallam served 920 Medicare patients across 1,634 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 63% below the average Ophthalmology in Arkansas (2,480 patients across 105 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Imaging of retina (92134)674319
Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)500280
Injection of drug into eye (67028)17359
New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)9494
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)5847

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Sallam billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Sallam is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

Little Rock, AR
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

University Of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Little Rock, AR
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Sallam practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Sallam offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 4301 W MARKHAM, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

19 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

81.0164

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Eye Care Doctors near 72205, AR

If Dr. Sallam isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest eye care doctors near 72205, AR:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kathryn L. BrownOptometry380<1 mi
Omar M. SolymanOphthalmology<1 mi
Romona DavisOphthalmology1.1K<1 mi
Ahmed F. ShakarchiOphthalmology<1 mi
Olivia A. MoharerOphthalmology<1 mi
Jonathan D. CascianoOphthalmology2.2K<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Sallam takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 72205, AR →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Sallam's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Ahmed A. Sallam: Common Questions

Does Dr. Sallam accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Sallam is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Sallam depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 72205, AR →
Where is Dr. Sallam's office?
Dr. Sallam practices at 4301 W MARKHAM, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. Sallam accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 72205, AR to see available options.
Does Dr. Sallam offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Sallam as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Sallam?
Dr. Sallam graduated in 1995 and has been practicing for approximately 31 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Sallam treated 920 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Sallam is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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