Valerie Baca
NPI 1629715784 · Optometrist · Bellaire, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Baca is a Optometrist provider in Bellaire, TX (NPI 1629715784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629715784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10255T (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
967 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 | 351 | $88 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 189 | $125 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 174 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 59 | $63 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 52 | $36 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 46 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 121 | 107 |
| Latanoprost | 81 | 29 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 55 | 45 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 42 | 19 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 31 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 23 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 29 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,069 across 54 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
- 2022-05-18
- Last updated
- 2022-05-18
- Certified
- 2022-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Baca's NPI number?
- Valerie Baca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629715784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Baca's specialty?
- Valerie Baca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Valerie Baca located?
- Valerie Baca's practice location on file with NPPES is 6565 West Loop S Ste 650, Bellaire, TX 77401-3505.
- What is Valerie Baca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Baca is (713) 797-1010.
- Does Valerie Baca accept Medicare?
- Valerie Baca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Baca's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Baca's NPI (1629715784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.