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DR. VAL RAKITA M.D.
NPI 1215220520
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since May 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
3509 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140(215) 707-8484(215) 707-3946 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2018, Jun 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Val Rakita M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VAL RAKITA M.D. (NPI 1215220520) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD449687) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Philadelphia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215220520
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. VAL RAKITACredential: M.D.
Location Address3509 N BROAD STPhiladelphia, PA 19140
Mailing Address2450 W Hunting Park AvePhiladelphia, PA 19129-1302 · (215) 707-8484 · Fax (215) 707-3946
Phone(215) 707-8484
Fax(215) 707-3946
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1215220520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD449687
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License MD449687 (PA)
3509 N BROAD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19140
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1333 Cottman AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111-2434 · Phone (215) 728-6900 · Fax (215) 214-1245

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. Val Rakita 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 ID42565681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180621002472
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 12

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.
99 services64 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
89 services27 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.
85 services84 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.
44 services36 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
44 services19 patients
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308
A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Temple University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390027
Location3401 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19140 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19140 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

81.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.56
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.23

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$18.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers30 claims108 services$35.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers25 claims25 services$64.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N
2 suppliers30 claims1,556 services$1.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
1 supplier29 claims7,500 services$1.22 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.

KEWAL KRISHAN MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-8484
KURT KUNZ M.D.
Internal Medicine
3509 N BROAD ST, SUITE 226
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (267) 512-4313
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3509 N BROAD ST, FL 6 EAST TUCMC
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-6613
ROSHANI NARENDRAKUMAR PATEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-8484
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM AHMED MD
Ophthalmology
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (800) 836-7536
RICHARD TIM LACHMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-3040
TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN, INC
Otolaryngology
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-3663
EROS M LEOTTA MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3509 N BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140
Philadelphia County (215) 707-8484

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 Val Rakita's NPI number?

The NPI number for Val Rakita is 1215220520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2011.

Where is Val Rakita located?

Val Rakita practices at 3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140. The listed phone number is (215) 707-8484.

What is Val Rakita's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Val Rakita enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Val Rakita 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 Val Rakita affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Val Rakita is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Val Rakita was last updated on July 19, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.