Vernon Valentino, MD
NPI 1891787784 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Valentino, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1891787784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891787784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18323 (LA)
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
5,355 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 | 1,517 | $116 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,052 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 435 | $155 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 387 | $32 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 213 | $18 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 645 | 196 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 563 | 105 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 519 | 134 |
| Furosemide | 426 | 123 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 405 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 403 | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$720 across 35 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
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2015-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Valentino's NPI number?
- Vernon Valentino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891787784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Valentino's specialty?
- Vernon Valentino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Valentino located?
- Vernon Valentino's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508-6984.
- What is Vernon Valentino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Valentino is (337) 534-4143.
- Does Vernon Valentino accept Medicare?
- Vernon Valentino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Valentino's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Valentino's NPI (1891787784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.