VALERIE LEIGH WATIKER M.D.
NPI 1497821763
Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.) in Tarzana, CA

Active since November 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled
18375 VENTURA BLVD # 569, TARZANA, CA 91356(310) 360-8383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2023, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Valerie Leigh Watiker M.d. NPPES

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

VALERIE LEIGH WATIKER M.D. (NPI 1497821763) is an individual clinical genetics (m.d.) provider in Tarzana, California, licensed in California (A83345) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497821763
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207SG0201X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE LEIGH WATIKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address18375 VENTURA BLVD # 569Tarzana, CA 91356-4218
Mailing Address18375 Ventura Blvd # 569Tarzana, CA 91356-4218 · (310) 360-8383
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1497821763 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyMedical Genetics · Clinical Genetics (M.D.)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207SG0201X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A83345
Definition
A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A83345 (CA)
18375 VENTURA BLVD # 569, Tarzana, CA 91356

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valerie Leigh Watiker M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Valerie Watiker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1524 MCHENRY AVE, SUITE 550
Modesto, CA 95350
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Valley Childrens Medical Group
  • 387 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
611 W PARK ST
Urbana, IL 61801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California and Illinois enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
  • 12 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.

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 Watiker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Watiker is 1497821763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2006.

Where is Valerie Watiker located?

Valerie Watiker practices at 18375 Ventura Blvd # 569, Tarzana, CA 91356. The listed phone number is (310) 360-8383.

What is Valerie Watiker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Medical Genetics, specializing in Clinical Genetics (M.D.), with taxonomy code 207SG0201X.

Is Valerie Watiker enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Valerie Watiker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Watiker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Valley Children's Medical Group (Modesto, CA) and Carle Health Medical Group (Urbana, IL). 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 Valerie Watiker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Watiker was last updated on January 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.