Valerie Torgerson, D.O.
NPI 1306836119 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Torgerson, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1306836119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306836119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 02943 (IA)
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
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
1,411 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 | 301 | $84 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 295 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 174 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 123 | $119 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 113 | $58 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 | 106 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 226 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 200 | 74 |
| Omeprazole | 176 | 66 |
| Lisinopril | 165 | 67 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 122 | 38 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-07
- Certified
- 2022-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Torgerson's NPI number?
- Valerie Torgerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306836119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Torgerson's specialty?
- Valerie Torgerson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valerie Torgerson located?
- Valerie Torgerson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 Des Moines St Ste 110, Des Moines, IA 50309-5507.
- What is Valerie Torgerson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Torgerson is (515) 643-0833.
- Does Valerie Torgerson accept Medicare?
- Valerie Torgerson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Torgerson's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Torgerson's NPI (1306836119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.