ALAIN RAYMOND VAVAL M.D.
NPI 1073700480
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Albany, NY

Active since September 29, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 PALISADES DR, ALBANY, NY 12205(518) 458-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2021, Nov 11, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Alain Raymond Vaval M.d. NPPES

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

ALAIN RAYMOND VAVAL M.D. (NPI 1073700480) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (261541) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Halfmoon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073700480
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameALAIN RAYMOND VAVALCredential: M.D.
Location Address2 PALISADES DRAlbany, NY 12205-1438
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2021
NPI 1073700480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in NY · 261541
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.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 261541 (NY), 1073700480 (NY)
2 PALISADES DR, Albany, NY 12205

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11735 Route 9Halfmoon, NY 12065-2421 · Phone (518) 458-2000

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

Alain Raymond Vaval 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 ID8325273121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150428001866
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 21

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.

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.
334 services278 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.
259 services258 patients
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.
210 services199 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.
153 services135 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
133 services78 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
110 services94 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Albany Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330013
Location43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34Albany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saratoga Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saratoga Springs, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330222
Location211 Church StreetSaratoga Springs, NY 12866 · Saratoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bennington, VT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number470012
Location100 Hospital DriveBennington, VT 05201 · Bennington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12205 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,748 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%1,772 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%469 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%1,186 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
96%1,183 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 368 patients
Patients tobacco: 27% · 45 patients
88%368 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
66%1,185 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
25%1,185 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
34%1,185 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.

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.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2 PALISADES DR
ALBANY, NY 12205

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 Alain Vaval's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alain Vaval is 1073700480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2007.

Where is Alain Vaval located?

Alain Vaval practices at 2 Palisades Dr, Albany, NY 12205. The listed phone number is (518) 458-2000.

What is Alain Vaval's specialty?

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

Is Alain Vaval enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alain Vaval 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.

Is Alain Vaval affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alain Vaval is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, St Peter's Hospital, Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York, Saratoga Hospital and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alain Vaval was last updated on May 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.