Valerie Williams, MD
NPI 1205949930 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Edgewood, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Williams, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Edgewood, KY (NPI 1205949930).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205949930
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
102 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 37 | $174 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 12 | $144 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 11 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$174 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 72 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 45 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | 15 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 27 | — |
| Omeprazole | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$174 across 4 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
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-29
- Certified
- 2020-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Williams's NPI number?
- Valerie Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205949930, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Williams's specialty?
- Valerie Williams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valerie Williams located?
- Valerie Williams's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Village Dr, Edgewood, KY 41017-3403.
- What is Valerie Williams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Williams is (859) 301-2465.
- Does Valerie Williams accept Medicare?
- Valerie Williams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Williams's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Williams's NPI (1205949930) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.