Valentine Otuechere, MD., MPH.
NPI 1508896275 · Internal Medicine Physician · Riverside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valentine Otuechere, MD., MPH. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Riverside, CA (NPI 1508896275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508896275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD., MPH.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A93662 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,364 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 557 | $79 |
| Prolonged Home Or Residence Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician Or QualifG0318 | 472 | $31 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 441 | $204 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 302 | $107 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 355 | 97 |
| Metformin Hcl | 352 | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 75 |
| Omeprazole | 247 | 64 |
| Naproxen | 222 | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 218 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$554 across 18 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2012-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valentine Otuechere's NPI number?
- Valentine Otuechere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508896275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valentine Otuechere's specialty?
- Valentine Otuechere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valentine Otuechere located?
- Valentine Otuechere's practice location on file with NPPES is 8990 Garfield St Ste 6, Riverside, CA 92503-3922.
- What is Valentine Otuechere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valentine Otuechere is (951) 343-1616.
- Does Valentine Otuechere accept Medicare?
- Valentine Otuechere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valentine Otuechere's NPI active?
- Yes — Valentine Otuechere's NPI (1508896275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.