Fernando Valdez, M.D.
NPI 1588608558 · Family Medicine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fernando Valdez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1588608558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588608558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7630 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 690 | 234 |
| Lisinopril | 309 | 111 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 257 | 101 |
| Losartan Potassium | 201 | 72 |
| Metformin Hcl | 186 | 67 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 179 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2019-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fernando Valdez's NPI number?
- Fernando Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588608558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fernando Valdez's specialty?
- Fernando Valdez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fernando Valdez located?
- Fernando Valdez's practice location on file with NPPES is 448 Castroville Rd, San Antonio, TX 78207-5147.
- What is Fernando Valdez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fernando Valdez is (210) 434-1400.
- Does Fernando Valdez accept Medicare?
- Fernando Valdez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fernando Valdez's NPI active?
- Yes — Fernando Valdez's NPI (1588608558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.