Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Valerie Altavas, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · National City, CA
- NPI 1245231174
- 48 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
655 Euclid Ave, Suite 302 304
National City, CA 919502957
(619) 472-4575
fax (619) 472-4530 - Mailing address
-
1440 Hotel Cir N, Apt 371
San Diego, CA 921082906
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1978 — 48 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #201309
- Medicaid
- NY #01656931
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245231174. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
583
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$73,665
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 225 | 130 | $129 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 111 | 111 | $132 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 67 | 48 | $130 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 49 | 40 | $92 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 44 | 36 | $93 | |
99496 |
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | 38 | 27 | $271 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 34 | 16 | $43 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 15 | 13 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,281
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 5 | $555.30 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $243.88 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $243.66 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 3 | $151.43 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $35.29 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $31.31 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $20.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,609
Patients
1,514
Total drug cost
$376,782
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 880 | 264 | $24,043 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 517 | 166 | $9,758 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 406 | 133 | $9,306 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 385 | 120 | $6,704 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 314 | 94 | $7,875 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 304 | 107 | $8,215 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 284 | 100 | $16,452 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 259 | 85 | $5,530 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 214 | 63 | $9,753 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 204 | 62 | $4,079 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Valerie Altavas's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie Altavas practices Internal Medicine Physician in National City, CA.
Where does Dr. Valerie Altavas practice?
Dr. Valerie Altavas practices at 655 Euclid Ave, National City, CA 919502957. Office phone: 6194724575.
What is Dr. Valerie Altavas's NPI?
Dr. Valerie Altavas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245231174, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie Altavas accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Valerie Altavas does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie Altavas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.