Valerie Garden, M.D.
NPI 1487785101 · Ophthalmology Physician · Santa Rosa, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Garden, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Santa Rosa, CA (NPI 1487785101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487785101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A52403 (CA)
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
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
1,072 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 443 | $94 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 299 | $133 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 99 | $157 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 65 | $68 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 40 | $28 |
| Ultrasound Scan to Determine Eye Length and Lens Power76519 | 27 | $59 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 190 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 88 | 26 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 71 | 50 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 69 | 16 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 63 | 42 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 63 | 43 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 24 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$186 across 7 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
- 2007-03-07
- Last updated
- 2014-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Garden's NPI number?
- Valerie Garden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487785101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Garden's specialty?
- Valerie Garden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valerie Garden located?
- Valerie Garden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4817.
- What is Valerie Garden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Garden is (707) 542-1225.
- Does Valerie Garden accept Medicare?
- Valerie Garden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Garden's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Garden's NPI (1487785101) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.