CHRISTINE D VALDEZ CRNA
NPI 1336126044
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since December 23, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 400-2990(713) 400-2993 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 15, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Christine D Valdez Crna NPPES

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

CHRISTINE D VALDEZ CRNA (NPI 1336126044) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (CRNA47547) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. She is affiliated with Matagorda Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336126044
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE D VALDEZCredential: CRNA
Location Address1635 NORTH LOOP WESTHouston, TX 77008-1593
Mailing AddressPo Box 22926Jackson, MS 39225-2926 · (713) 400-2990 · Fax (713) 400-2993
Fax(713) 400-2993
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 15, 2018
✔ NPI 1336126044 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · CRNA47547✔ Licensed in TX · 573974
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN573974 (TX)
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License AP113130 (TX)
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST, Houston, TX 77008

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christine Headlee

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christine D Valdez Crna 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 ID7517947286
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040722001129

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Valdez reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
510 W TIDWELL RD
Houston, TX 77091
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 319 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR, SUITE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR STE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 260 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
104 7TH ST
Bay City, TX 77414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15305 DALLAS PKWY STE 900
Addison, TX 75001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 513 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
103 services102 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Matagorda Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay City, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450465
Location104 7th StreetBay City, TX 77414 · Matagorda County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Altus Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670109
Location1626 W Baker RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Anesthesiology
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008

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 Christine Valdez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Valdez is 1336126044. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2005. The provider is also known as Christine Headlee.

Where is Christine Valdez located?

Christine Valdez practices at 1635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 400-2990.

What is Christine Valdez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Christine Valdez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Valdez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christine Valdez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Valdez reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Dynamic Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Houston, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Lonestar Anesthesia Solutions PLLC (Houston, TX), Northwest Anesthesiology & Pain Services, P.A. (Houston, TX), Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Webster, TX) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christine Valdez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Valdez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Christine Valdez 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 Christine Valdez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Valdez is affiliated with Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Altus Baytown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Valdez was last updated on October 15, 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.