Valerie Covington
NPI 1235848581 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Covington is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1235848581).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235848581
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0024185004 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 165 | 35 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 133 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 109 | 35 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 88 | 35 |
| Furosemide | 84 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 34 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,469 across 42 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
- 2022-11-15
- Last updated
- 2022-11-15
- Certified
- 2022-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Covington's NPI number?
- Valerie Covington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235848581, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Covington's specialty?
- Valerie Covington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Covington located?
- Valerie Covington's practice location on file with NPPES is 155 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401-2540.
- What is Valerie Covington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Covington is (612) 333-2819.
- Does Valerie Covington accept Medicare?
- Valerie Covington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Covington's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Covington's NPI (1235848581) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.