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DR. VALERIE CYNTHIA ALTAVAS M.D.
NPI 1245231174
Internal Medicine in National City, CA

Active since August 02, 2005PECOS EnrolledCLIA 05D1067562 · Waiver
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 302 304, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950(619) 472-4575(619) 472-4530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VALERIE CYNTHIA ALTAVAS M.D. (NPI 1245231174) is an individual internal medicine provider in National City, California, licensed in New York (201309) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 19, 2027, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245231174
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VALERIE CYNTHIA ALTAVASCredential: M.D.
Location Address655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 302 304National City, CA 91950-2957
Mailing Address1440 Hotel Cir N, Apt 371San Diego, CA 92108-2906 · (619) 501-9110 · Fax (619) 472-4530
Phone(619) 472-4575
Fax(619) 472-4530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1245231174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 201309
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
655 EUCLID AVE, National City, CA 91950
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid01656931NY
Medicare UPING26167NY
OtherMDB334NY · Preferred Care
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified16025VNY

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)

Dr. Valerie Cynthia Altavas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1850344987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061012000450
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D1067562

Valerie C Altavas MD Inc · National City, CA
Active · expires Apr 19, 2027
CLIA Number05D1067562
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateApril 20, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 19, 2027
Laboratory DirectorValerie C. Altavas
Laboratory Phone(585) 309-9587
Laboratory LocationValerie C Altavas MD Inc655 Euclid Ave Suite 209, National City, CA 91950
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
156 services117 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
73 services73 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
44 services39 patients
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 99496
Transitional care management services are designed to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital to home or another care setting for patients with complex health issues. These services include medication management, patient education, and coordination with healthcare providers.
39 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services17 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91950 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
3%845 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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%3,790 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.
76%3,760 patients3/55-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.
6%583 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
48%1,313 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
14%78 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
64%583 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers32 claims106 services$6.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers24 claims43 services$1.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), without side rails, without mattress E0295
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers17 claims20 services$47.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Bed side rails, half length E0305
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers16 claims21 services$6.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$19.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers51 claims51 services$200.21 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.

PARADISE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Pain Medicine)
655 EUCLID AVE
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 470-4115
DR. DOTTIE ANN SAZON MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE #206
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 267-3188
EDWIN B FULLER MD INC
Orthopaedic Surgery
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 301
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 267-3020
DONNA M CROWLEY MD & DWIGHT LEMON MD INC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 209
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 470-4159
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLEEP CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE #206
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 267-3188
ADULT MEDICINE CLINIC
Specialist
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 207
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 470-9054
ANN BERNADETTE DELA PAZ GIMUTAO NP, RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
655 EUCLID AVE
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 470-7700
FHARAK MAA CHIP M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
655 EUCLID AVE, SUITE 303
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
San Diego County (619) 475-4900

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 Altavas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Altavas is 1245231174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is Valerie Altavas located?

Valerie Altavas practices at 655 Euclid Ave Suite 302 304, National City, CA 91950. The listed phone number is (619) 472-4575.

What is Valerie Altavas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Valerie Altavas enrolled in Medicare?

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

Does Valerie Altavas hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D1067562) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Altavas 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.