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VALERIE TUFANO
NPI 1144702580
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Active since September 01, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2018, Sep 1, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Valerie Tufano NPPES

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

VALERIE TUFANO (NPI 1144702580) is an individual physician assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA12428) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144702580
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE TUFANO
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030
Mailing Address814 Valentine LanePapillion, NE 68046
Phone(713) 873-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1144702580 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA12428
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company 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 (PECOS)

Valerie Tufano is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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 moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
EMMA NAPOLI
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2309
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890

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 Valerie Tufano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Tufano is 1144702580. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2018.

Where is Valerie Tufano located?

Valerie Tufano practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2000.

What is Valerie Tufano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Valerie Tufano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Tufano is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Valerie Tufano accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Valerie Tufano 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Tufano was last updated on November 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.