Active NPI 1609828334 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric D. Salk , MD

Emergency Medicine • Torrington, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Salk, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Torrington, CT. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1992, Dr. Salk delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 540 LITCHFIELD ST.

Dr. Salk is affiliated with The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

540 Litchfield St

Torrington, CT 067906679

Telephone 8604966319

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Facility NPI 1629075734

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Torrington, CT

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +12.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Torrington, CT (865 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Salk (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Torrington Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	179	170	$415.70	$123.80
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	156	151	$617.70	$178.41
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	45	42	$223.90	$72.85
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	18	$608.05	$218.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	185	178	$415.70	$126.48
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	182	169	$617.70	$183.99
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	30	30	$223.90	$75.29
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	25	24	$608.05	$223.76
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	17	17	$36.30	$8.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	176	170	$617.70	$184.77
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	119	116	$415.70	$128.38
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	37	37	$223.90	$75.98
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	13	$608.05	$229.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	186	178	$617.70	$189.41
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	112	110	$415.70	$129.88
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	48	47	$223.90	$76.45
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	13	13	$608.05	$219.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	249	241	$670.62	$186.88
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	127	125	$446.96	$128.63
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	37	37	$269.21	$70.07
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	19	19	$608.05	$240.72
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$473.25	$93.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	259	246	$527.42	$124.53
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	248	234	$836.74	$183.28
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	151	145	$249.71	$65.64
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	45	43	$1146.58	$236.36
G0426 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth	18	18	$311.54	$150.30
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	16	16	$158.68	$43.92
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment	15	15	$47.58	$23.08
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes	12	12	$73.68	$35.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	273	260	$968.31	$182.20
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	173	166	$657.15	$123.79
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	88	81	$350.88	$65.31
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	51	51	$1246.00	$235.65
G0425 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth	30	29	$231.50	$108.07
G0426 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth	11	11	$311.48	$148.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	280	269	$975.11	$182.35
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	166	162	$663.35	$123.62
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	60	58	$356.50	$65.22
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	26	26	$1238.96	$236.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-23

Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License CT 036175

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Connecticare

036175

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

538 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 067906669

Phone: 8604966265

The Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

540 Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 067906679

Phone: 8604969669

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Melissa Parente , RN, APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003632761

Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Richard Childs , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013060599

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Abbie Saccary , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013371665

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sharon Creighton , CRNA, APRN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013928738

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Joshua Dumoch , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023273620

Physician Assistant

Patrick Gondek , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033673439

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2025

Registered at 540 LITCHFIELD ST, TORRINGTON, CT 067906600

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NPI Profile Active May 05, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 05, 2008

Registered at 540 LITCHFIELD ST, TORRINGTON, CT 067906679 (Tel: 8604966319)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 05, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 30774, HARTFORD, CT 061500774 (Tel: 8668987138)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 05, 2008

Recorded as ERIC SALK, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 05, 2008

Emergency Medicine (License #036175 in CT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1609828334

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 17, 2006

Last Update: July 23, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

540 Litchfield St

Torrington, CT 067906600

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.