Frank Valdez, M.D.
NPI 1770082422 · Family Medicine Physician · South Gate, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Valdez, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Gate, CA (NPI 1770082422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770082422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A189342 (CA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 71 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 66 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 30 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 35 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 450 E Spring St Ste 1Long Beach, CA 90806-1625Phone: (562) 933-0050
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-02-08
- Last updated
- 2023-08-28
- Certified
- 2023-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Valdez's NPI number?
- Frank Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770082422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Valdez's specialty?
- Frank Valdez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Valdez located?
- Frank Valdez's practice location on file with NPPES is 8627 Atlantic Ave, South Gate, CA 90280-3501.
- What is Frank Valdez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Valdez is (888) 499-9303.
- Does Frank Valdez accept Medicare?
- Frank Valdez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Valdez's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Valdez's NPI (1770082422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.