Reuben Valentin, MD
NPI 1407037484 · Nephrology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Reuben Valentin, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1407037484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407037484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N6741 (TX)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,364 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 312 | $351 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 265 | $10 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 221 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 152 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 104 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide | 254 | 101 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 186 | 58 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 180 | 78 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 161 | 50 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 153 | 54 |
| Carvedilol | 129 | 64 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 124 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,310 across 55 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1901 S 1st St Ste 600Mcallen, TX 78503-1228Phone: (956) 631-6136Fax: (956) 631-1848
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-19
- Last updated
- 2022-10-20
- Certified
- 2022-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Reuben Valentin's NPI number?
- Reuben Valentin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407037484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Reuben Valentin's specialty?
- Reuben Valentin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Reuben Valentin located?
- Reuben Valentin's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521-2259.
- What is Reuben Valentin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Reuben Valentin is (956) 542-3472.
- Does Reuben Valentin accept Medicare?
- Reuben Valentin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Reuben Valentin's NPI active?
- Yes — Reuben Valentin's NPI (1407037484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.