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DR. VICENTE VALERO III MD
NPI 1104055128
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Round Rock, TX

Active since July 12, 2009PECOS Enrolled
96.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 SETON PKWY STE 302, ROUND ROCK, TX 78665(512) 324-3028(512) 324-3454 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Jun 22, 2021, Apr 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Vicente Valero Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. VICENTE VALERO III MD (NPI 1104055128) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Round Rock, Texas, licensed in Texas (W7477) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104055128
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VICENTE VALERO IIICredential: MD
Location Address301 SETON PKWY STE 302Round Rock, TX 78665-8003
Mailing Address301 Seton Pkwy Ste 302Round Rock, TX 78665-8003 · (512) 324-3028 · Fax (512) 324-3454
Phone(512) 324-3028
Fax(512) 324-3454
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1104055128 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · W7477✔ Licensed in LA · 326457
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
301 SETON PKWY STE 302, Round Rock, TX 78665
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vicente Valero Iii Md 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 ID143479436
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210629000466
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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
16 services16 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Touro Infirmary

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190046
Location1401 Foucher StreetNew Orleans, LA 70115 · Orleans County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78665 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

96.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality77.77
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

AMANDA MCDONOUGH MSN, AGACNP, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
PATRICK WILLIAM MCNAIR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
DR. ANURADHA RANGARAJAN M.D.
Family Medicine
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4813
GERARDO KALIFE MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
KUNAL SHAH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
DR. SHANTI NULU MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
SERGIO ALBERTO MONTANO JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812
MR. LAKSHYA U TRIVEDI MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
301 SETON PKWY STE 302
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Williamson County (512) 324-4812

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 Vicente Valero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vicente Valero is 1104055128. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2009.

Where is Vicente Valero located?

Vicente Valero practices at 301 Seton Pkwy Ste 302, Round Rock, TX 78665. The listed phone number is (512) 324-3028.

What is Vicente Valero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Vicente Valero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vicente Valero 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 Vicente Valero accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Vicente Valero 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 Vicente Valero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vicente Valero is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans and Touro Infirmary.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vicente Valero was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.