Valerie Contreras, PMHNP
NPI 1538670468 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Contreras, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1538670468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538670468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP135518 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
157 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 82 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $93 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 119 | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 80 | 14 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 75 | 11 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 55 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 50 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 49 | 12 |
| Brexpiprazolebrand: Rexulti |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$438 across 8 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 (2)
- 6028 Surety DrEl Paso, TX 79905-2018Phone: (915) 544-3500Fax: (915) 532-4433
- 201 S Darrington RdHorizon City, TX 79928-7447Phone: (915) 239-2955Fax: (915) 444-5904
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-10-18
- Last updated
- 2022-01-21
- Certified
- 2021-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Contreras's NPI number?
- Valerie Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538670468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Contreras's specialty?
- Valerie Contreras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Valerie Contreras located?
- Valerie Contreras's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 E Cliff Dr, El Paso, TX 79902-4732.
- What is Valerie Contreras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Contreras is (915) 239-2955.
- Does Valerie Contreras accept Medicare?
- Valerie Contreras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Contreras's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Contreras's NPI (1538670468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.