Valerie Asher, M.D.
NPI 1306876347 · Specialist · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Asher, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1306876347).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306876347
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0047434 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
860 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 | 289 | $100 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 123 | $51 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 93 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 88 | $63 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 64 | 30 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 45 | 15 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 26 | 15 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 22 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 17 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 16 | — |
| Famotidine | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$357 across 9 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
- 2006-07-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Asher's NPI number?
- Valerie Asher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306876347, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Asher's specialty?
- Valerie Asher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Valerie Asher located?
- Valerie Asher's practice location on file with NPPES is 2415 Musgrove Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904-5200.
- What is Valerie Asher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Asher is (301) 989-2300.
- Does Valerie Asher accept Medicare?
- Valerie Asher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Asher's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Asher's NPI (1306876347) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.