Fernando Ramirez Del Val, MD
NPI 1144753526 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Ramirez Del Val, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1144753526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144753526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U7937 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
58 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 26 | $776 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 21 | $119 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 11 | $15 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$776 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6550 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2717Phone: (713) 441-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-04
- Last updated
- 2025-11-07
- Certified
- 2025-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Ramirez Del Val's NPI number?
- Fernando Ramirez Del Val's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144753526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Ramirez Del Val's specialty?
- Fernando Ramirez Del Val is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Ramirez Del Val located?
- Fernando Ramirez Del Val's practice location on file with NPPES is 13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340, Houston, TX 77070-4375.
- What is Fernando Ramirez Del Val's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Ramirez Del Val is (281) 737-2918.
- Does Fernando Ramirez Del Val accept Medicare?
- Fernando Ramirez Del Val is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Ramirez Del Val's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Ramirez Del Val's NPI (1144753526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.