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DR. JOSEPH DEAN VALDEZ M.D.
NPI 1023044815
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Plaquemine, LA

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE C, PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764(225) 685-1052(225) 985-1081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Dean Valdez M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH DEAN VALDEZ M.D. (NPI 1023044815) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Plaquemine, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (09948R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner St Mary, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023044815
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH DEAN VALDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE CPlaquemine, LA 70764-6553
Mailing Address59335 River West Drive, Suite CPlaquemine, LA 70764 · (225) 685-1052 · Fax (225) 985-1081
Phone(225) 685-1052
Fax(225) 985-1081
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1992
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1023044815 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 09948R
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
59335 RIVER WEST DR, Plaquemine, LA 70764
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF96556LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Dean Valdez M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527063304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060929000228
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
218 services157 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
200 services159 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
197 services139 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
166 services124 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
109 services95 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.
107 services94 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner St Mary

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgan City, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190014
Location1125 Marguerite StreetMorgan City, LA 70380 · St. Mary County
Emergency services

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70764 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
100%719 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy
100%112 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
77%908 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
10%51 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
100%1,292 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 0% · 557 patients
Patients screened: 5% · 557 patients
100%27 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Patients screened: 96% · 557 patients
96%557 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers11 claims11 services$14.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers13 claims71 services$2.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$15.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. MARK BROWN JR.
Counselor (Mental Health)
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
KRISTYN ARIELLE OSBORNE
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
59335 RIVER WEST DR
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4332
JOHN MORRIS III
Counselor (Mental Health)
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
TORY MCKENNEY
Counselor (Mental Health)
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
QUINTELL WASHINGTON
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
SHERATOR TURNER
Counselor (Mental Health)
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
COURTNEY BRYANT
Counselor (Mental Health)
59335 RIVER WEST DR
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543
FLORIDA MELANCON
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
59335 RIVER WEST DR, SUITE B
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Iberville Parish (225) 385-4543

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Valdez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Valdez is 1023044815. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Joseph Valdez located?

Joseph Valdez practices at 59335 River West Dr Suite C, Plaquemine, LA 70764. The listed phone number is (225) 685-1052.

What is Joseph Valdez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Joseph Valdez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Valdez is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Joseph Valdez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Joseph Valdez as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Joseph Valdez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Valdez is affiliated with Ochsner St Mary, Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Valdez was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.