Joseph Valayam, M.D.
NPI 1770817124 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Elizabethtown, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Valayam, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Elizabethtown, KY (NPI 1770817124).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770817124
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 45063 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
3,607 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,101 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 469 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 405 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 308 | $86 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 185 | $19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 508 | 160 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 456 | 111 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 454 | 148 |
| Carvedilol | 424 | 127 |
| Furosemide | 272 | 100 |
| Losartan Potassium | 272 | 81 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 249 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$893 across 48 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
- 2009-10-01
- Last updated
- 2025-08-14
- Certified
- 2025-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Valayam's NPI number?
- Joseph Valayam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770817124, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Valayam's specialty?
- Joseph Valayam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Valayam located?
- Joseph Valayam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1324 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2651.
- What is Joseph Valayam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Valayam is (270) 765-5921.
- Does Joseph Valayam accept Medicare?
- Joseph Valayam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Valayam's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Valayam's NPI (1770817124) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.