Ellen Valadez, MD
NPI 1821313107 · Neurology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ellen Valadez, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1821313107).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821313107
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 54616 (TN)
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
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
951 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 | 337 | $116 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 286 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 120 | $166 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 81 | $66 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 45 | $159 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 814 | 237 |
| Gabapentin | 429 | 95 |
| Clonazepam | 347 | 58 |
| Primidone | 286 | 74 |
| Pramipexole Di-Hclbrand: Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | 244 | 59 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 200 | 59 |
| Selegiline Hcl | 199 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,100 across 138 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
- 2010-03-30
- Last updated
- 2016-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ellen Valadez's NPI number?
- Ellen Valadez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821313107, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ellen Valadez's specialty?
- Ellen Valadez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ellen Valadez located?
- Ellen Valadez's practice location on file with NPPES is 979 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2136.
- What is Ellen Valadez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ellen Valadez is (423) 778-9001.
- Does Ellen Valadez accept Medicare?
- Ellen Valadez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ellen Valadez's NPI active?
- Yes — Ellen Valadez's NPI (1821313107) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.