Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Valdez, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Plaquemine, LA
- NPI 1023044815
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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59335 River West Dr, Suite C
Plaquemine, LA 707646553
(225) 685-1052
fax (225) 985-1081 - Mailing address
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59335 River West Drive, Suite C
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #09948R
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023044815. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,880
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$122,117
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 319 | 231 | $8 | |
93005 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | 311 | 227 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 282 | 201 | $119 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 262 | 132 | $87 | |
93880 |
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | 226 | 117 | $88 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 124 | 89 | $83 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 54 | 54 | $166 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 48 | 26 | $112 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 40 | 39 | $65 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 37 | 31 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Plaquemine Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $20.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,914
Patients
1,046
Total drug cost
$525,786
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 692 | 197 | $9,942 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 515 | 106 | $481,960 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 413 | 107 | $2,042 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 294 | 71 | $6,324 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 284 | 84 | $3,553 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 275 | 76 | $3,565 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 219 | 68 | $946 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 210 | 63 | $4,498 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 175 | 36 | $1,722 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 175 | 49 | $884 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Valdez's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Valdez practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Plaquemine, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Valdez practice?
Dr. Joseph Valdez practices at 59335 River West Dr, Plaquemine, LA 707646553. Office phone: 2256851052.
What is Dr. Joseph Valdez's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023044815, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Valdez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Valdez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (HCPCS 93005); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.