Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Valerie Moates, O.D.
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Americus, GA
- NPI 1235125485
- Accepts Medicare
- 38 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1119 E Lamar St
Americus, GA 317093762
(229) 924-4022
fax (229) 924-7133
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 6, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #001169
- Medicaid (2)
- GA #000390772D · GA #00390772A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235125485. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
315
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$38,646
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 110 | 70 | $85 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 79 | 78 | $116 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 40 | 39 | $34 | |
92285 |
Photography of content of eyes | 26 | 26 | $21 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 22 | 22 | $139 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 14 | 14 | $57 | |
65778 |
Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | 12 | 11 | $1,171 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 12 | 12 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Americus Optometrist, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$827
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 3 | $328.87 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 6 | $134.75 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 5 | $97.70 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $69.28 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $67.67 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 3 | $67.61 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $36.03 | |
| Glaukos Corporation | 1 | $24.78 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
506
Patients
189
Total drug cost
$175,571
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 120 | 52 | $3,171 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 83 | 31 | $32,547 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 75 | 40 | $80,018 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 58 | 28 | $881 |
| Cyclosporine | Generic | 26 | 15 | $16,580 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $476 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $3,932 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $5,975 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 17 | 12 | $711 |
| Xiidra (Lifitegrast) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $15,610 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Valerie Moates's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie Moates practices Optometrist in Americus, GA.
Where does Dr. Valerie Moates practice?
Dr. Valerie Moates practices at 1119 E Lamar St, Americus, GA 317093762. Office phone: 2299244022.
What is Dr. Valerie Moates's NPI?
Dr. Valerie Moates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235125485, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie Moates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerie Moates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie Moates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.