Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rafael Valdez, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1174798797
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5809 Airline Dr, Suite C
Houston, TX 770764942
(713) 742-8485
fax (713) 255-5053
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #M9713
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174798797. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
303
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$15,625
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 122 | 41 | $92 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 66 | 39 | $8 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 27 | 25 | $15 | |
82947 |
Blood glucose (sugar) level | 21 | 16 | $4 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 19 | 19 | $131 | |
90686 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage | 17 | 16 | $20 | |
82270 |
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | 16 | 16 | $4 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 15 | 14 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 269 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$229
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | 5 | $109.28 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $82.83 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $18.72 | |
| SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $18.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,843
Patients
1,460
Total drug cost
$54,647
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 588 | 204 | $8,491 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 569 | 197 | $7,479 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 423 | 161 | $3,723 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 379 | 134 | $6,130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 268 | 100 | $3,728 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 242 | 90 | $1,519 |
| Glipizide | Generic | 242 | 88 | $6,155 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 174 | 57 | $3,167 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 170 | 75 | $4,101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 144 | 51 | $3,759 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rafael Valdez's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Valdez practices Family Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Rafael Valdez practice?
Dr. Rafael Valdez practices at 5809 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 770764942. Office phone: 7137428485.
What is Dr. Rafael Valdez's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Valdez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174798797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Valdez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Valdez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.