Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Vernon Valentino, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Lafayette, LA
- NPI 1891787784
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.7 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Building 1, Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 705086984
(337) 534-4143
fax (337) 534-4082 - Mailing address
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Po Box 80354
Lafayette, LA 705980354
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #18323
- Medicaid
- LA #1916994
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891787784. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,948
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$511,290
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,507 | 875 | $120 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 1,042 | 773 | $13 | |
J2785 |
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg | 564 | 141 | $55 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 438 | 421 | $167 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 387 | 372 | $34 | |
93015 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician | 218 | 206 | $57 | |
A9500 |
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose | 192 | 185 | $114 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 180 | 79 | $29 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 179 | 80 | $20 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 178 | 177 | $315 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Lafayette Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$720
Transactions
34
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 5 | $109.37 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $84.84 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $68.96 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $50.56 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $50.09 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $44.47 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $42.79 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $40.45 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 2 | $39.35 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $39.07 | |
| Abiomed | 2 | $37.33 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $32.33 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $22.54 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $21.69 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $19.68 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,900
Patients
1,317
Total drug cost
$512,655
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 520 | 96 | $445,902 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 519 | 153 | $11,276 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 466 | 112 | $8,111 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 444 | 118 | $6,250 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 382 | 115 | $3,672 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 375 | 102 | $1,875 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | Generic | 349 | 92 | $12,764 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 265 | 77 | $3,184 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 259 | 73 | $3,463 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 244 | 64 | $2,263 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vernon Valentino's medical specialty?
Dr. Vernon Valentino practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. Vernon Valentino practice?
Dr. Vernon Valentino practices at 5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 705086984. Office phone: 3375344143.
What is Dr. Vernon Valentino's NPI?
Dr. Vernon Valentino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891787784, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vernon Valentino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Valentino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vernon Valentino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.