Francisco Valedon, M.D.
NPI 1689661100 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Francisco Valedon, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1689661100).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689661100
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200200823 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
770 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 | 494 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $83 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 24 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 24 | $30 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 15 | $2 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 193 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 582 | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 567 | 122 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 541 | 126 |
| Gabapentin | 531 | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium | 404 | 97 |
| Lisinopril | 386 | 89 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$223 across 9 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
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2009-12-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Francisco Valedon's NPI number?
- Francisco Valedon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689661100, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Francisco Valedon's specialty?
- Francisco Valedon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Francisco Valedon located?
- Francisco Valedon's practice location on file with NPPES is 1867 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-7401.
- What is Francisco Valedon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Francisco Valedon is (704) 854-8799.
- Does Francisco Valedon accept Medicare?
- Francisco Valedon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Francisco Valedon's NPI active?
- Yes — Francisco Valedon's NPI (1689661100) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.