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Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Rush Medical College

2301 Bahamas Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93309

(661) 326-9600

Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Dignity Health.

Office Locations

Dignity Health

2301 Bahamas Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93309

(661) 326-9600

(661) 334-3065

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4300 West 7th Street Central Arkansas Vhcs (598)
Little Rock, AR 72205

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File 1645
Pasadena, CA 91199

(310) 602-5020

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

joint aspiration

nerve block

selective nerve root block

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD performed more injections, joint aspiration, nerve block, selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

musculoskeletal imaging

scanogram

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD performed more knee X-ray, musculoskeletal imaging, and scanogram (bone length study) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spine MRI, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2012 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	44
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	59
CT scan	103
pelvic imaging	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2013 were X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

thoracic (chest) imaging	21
X-rays	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	32
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	17
women's imaging	32
X-rays	60

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	15
Hispanic	93
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2015 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), spinal procedures, thoracic (chest) imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	11
hip imaging	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	44
musculoskeletal imaging	12
spinal procedures	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	24
X-rays	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	120
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	48
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2016 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), thoracic (chest) imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	66
CT scan	116
cytology	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
pelvic imaging	34
spinal procedures	20
thoracic (chest) imaging	42
X-rays	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	47
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	37
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2017 were CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging, X-rays and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	246
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	300
CT scan	655
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	92
musculoskeletal imaging	59
neck imaging	27
pelvic imaging	137
spinal procedures	140
thoracic (chest) imaging	500
ultrasound (sonogram)	200
vascular procedures	94
X-rays	455

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	627

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	688
Hispanic	40
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	386
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	180
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2018 were CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	198
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	69
CT scan	363
hip imaging	74
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	278
musculoskeletal imaging	225
neck imaging	31
pelvic imaging	204
spinal procedures	152
thoracic (chest) imaging	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
vascular procedures	31
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	69
women's imaging	34
X-rays	112

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	813

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	316
Hispanic	46
Asian	37
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	376
85 and over	107
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2019 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	155
CT scan	192
hip imaging	82
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	316
musculoskeletal imaging	227
neck imaging	51
pelvic imaging	155
spinal procedures	179
thoracic (chest) imaging	122
ultrasound (sonogram)	204
vascular procedures	12
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	22
women's imaging	41
X-rays	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	716
Black	126
Hispanic	28
Asian	34
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	78
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	122
CT scan	159
hip imaging	48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	72
musculoskeletal imaging	193
neck imaging	39
pelvic imaging	180
thoracic (chest) imaging	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	198
vascular procedures	11
women's imaging	51
X-rays	121

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	84
Hispanic	28
Asian	23
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	49
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	32
aspiration	43
CT scan	49
hip imaging	50
injections	88
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	143
musculoskeletal imaging	346
nerve block	33
pain management	45
pelvic imaging	62
spinal procedures	85
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
X-rays	297

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	756

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	896
Black	307
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	640
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	109
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
CT scan	26
hip imaging	56
injections	76
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	143
musculoskeletal imaging	396
nerve block	22
pain management	34
pelvic imaging	35
spinal procedures	137
X-rays	347

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	844

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	950
Black	309
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	657
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	113
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Bakersfield, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), CT scan, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

abdominal imaging	118
aspiration	42
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	123
breast procedures	32
CT scan	186
cytology	13
hip imaging	53
injections	82
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	138
musculoskeletal imaging	183
neck imaging	37
nerve block	27
pain management	39
pelvic imaging	106
preventive care	32
spinal procedures	106
thoracic (chest) imaging	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	195
vascular procedures	37
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	45
women's imaging	39
X-rays	157

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	167
Asian / Pacific Islander	28
Non-Hispanic White	441
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	210
85 and over	66
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	349

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dignity Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$105 $105
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$49 Xofigo $49
Quidel Corporation	$20 Solana $20
Lilly USA, LLC	$19 FORTEO $19
Amgen Inc.	$10 XGEVA $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$204

Biography

Dr. Aram Salem's medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Salem's professional affiliations include MCV Associated Physicians, Dignity Health, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Dignity Health. He graduated from Rush Medical College. He trained at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for residency.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aram Naraghi Salem, MD From 2012 - 2022

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