Rafael Valdez, MD
NPI 1174798797 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Valdez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1174798797).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174798797
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M9713 (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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $91 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 62 | $9 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 30 | $15 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 29 | $4 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $33 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 15 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 533 | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 520 | 191 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 417 | 160 |
| Lisinopril | 416 | 156 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | 85 |
| Glipizide | 189 | 74 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$229 across 11 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-24
- Last updated
- 2022-08-31
- Certified
- 2022-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Valdez's NPI number?
- Rafael Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174798797, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Valdez's specialty?
- Rafael Valdez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Valdez located?
- Rafael Valdez's practice location on file with NPPES is 5809 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77076-4942.
- What is Rafael Valdez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Valdez is (713) 742-8485.
- Does Rafael Valdez accept Medicare?
- Rafael Valdez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Valdez's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Valdez's NPI (1174798797) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.