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VALERIA S VALBUENA MD
NPI 1275069312
Transplant Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active since May 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-8900(312) 695-7752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 27, 2026, Dec 9, 2024, Apr 10, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Valeria S Valbuena Md NPPES

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

VALERIA S VALBUENA MD (NPI 1275069312) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Missouri (2026033224) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275069312
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIA S VALBUENACredential: MD
Location Address676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19Chicago, IL 60611-2927
Mailing Address676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19Chicago, IL 60611-2927 · (312) 695-8900 · Fax (312) 695-7752
Fax(312) 695-7752
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2026
NPI 1275069312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2026033224
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 036169028 (IL)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301112267 (MI)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19, Chicago, IL 60611

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

Valeria S Valbuena 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 ID9335426659
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240830001384
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.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
18 services17 patients
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323
Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Transplant Surgery
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Transplant Surgery
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Nurse Practitioner
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology)
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Transplant Surgery
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Surgery
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Transplant Surgery
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST FL 19
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Valeria Valbuena's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valeria Valbuena is 1275069312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2017.

Where is Valeria Valbuena located?

Valeria Valbuena practices at 676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 695-8900.

What is Valeria Valbuena's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Valeria Valbuena enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valeria Valbuena 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 Valeria Valbuena affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valeria Valbuena is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valeria Valbuena was last updated on July 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 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.