Valerie Moates, O.D.
NPI 1235125485 · Optometrist · Americus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Moates, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Americus, GA (NPI 1235125485).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235125485
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001169 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
542 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 | 224 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 87 | $114 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 65 | $20 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 58 | $33 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 37 | $135 |
| Placement of Amniotic Membrane on Eye Surface for Wound Healing65778 | 35 | $934 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 274 | 84 |
| Timolol Maleate | 106 | 32 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 85 | 35 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 75 | 22 |
| Cenegermin-Bkbjbrand: Oxervate | 39 | — |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 31 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 28 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$827 across 24 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
- 2005-09-23
- Last updated
- 2008-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Moates's NPI number?
- Valerie Moates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235125485, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Moates's specialty?
- Valerie Moates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Valerie Moates located?
- Valerie Moates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1119 E Lamar St, Americus, GA 31709-3762.
- What is Valerie Moates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Moates is (229) 924-4022.
- Does Valerie Moates accept Medicare?
- Valerie Moates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Moates's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Moates's NPI (1235125485) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.