Paul Kristan Valestra, M.D.
NPI 1528471448 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Ridgewood, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Kristan Valestra, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Ridgewood, NJ (NPI 1528471448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528471448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA10819600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
1,393 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 277 | $145 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 266 | $236 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 143 | $88 |
| 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'SG2211 | 114 | $19 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 93 | $132 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 320 | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 225 | 85 |
| Prednisone | 163 | 82 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 138 | 38 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 133 | 66 |
| Azithromycin | 78 | 35 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$611 across 5 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)
- 222 Station Plz NSuite 509Mineola, NY 11501-3800Phone: (516) 663-2381Fax: (516) 663-8796
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-09
- Last updated
- 2021-09-01
- Certified
- 2021-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Kristan Valestra's NPI number?
- Paul Kristan Valestra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528471448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Kristan Valestra's specialty?
- Paul Kristan Valestra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Kristan Valestra located?
- Paul Kristan Valestra's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 303, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3937.
- What is Paul Kristan Valestra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Kristan Valestra is (201) 689-7755.
- Does Paul Kristan Valestra accept Medicare?
- Paul Kristan Valestra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Kristan Valestra's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Kristan Valestra's NPI (1528471448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.