DR. VALERIE A FITZHUGH M.D.
NPI 1508025164
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Newark, NJ

Q: What is Valerie Fitzhugh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Fitzhugh is 1508025164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2008.

Q: What is Valerie Fitzhugh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Fitzhugh was last updated on April 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

73.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

150 BERGEN ST, E156, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-5712 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 26, 2024, Oct 30, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Valerie A Fitzhugh M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VALERIE A FITZHUGH M.D. (NPI 1508025164) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08565100) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Hospital, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508025164

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. VALERIE A FITZHUGHCredential: M.D.

Location Address150 BERGEN ST, E156Newark, NJ 07103-2496

Mailing Address150 Bergen St # E139aNewark, NJ 07103-2496 · (973) 972-5712

Phone(973) 972-5712

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1508025164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA08565100✔ Licensed in NY · 60247719

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · CytopathologyTaxonomy 207ZC0500X · License 25MA08565100 (NJ)

150 BERGEN ST, Newark, NJ 07103

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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

Dr. Valerie A Fitzhugh 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 ID2466503396

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090706000265

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 3

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.

Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 88112

Cell examination of a specimen using selective cellular enhancement technique is a lab process that improves the visibility of certain cells in a sample. It helps in identifying abnormalities or diseases. The process is non-invasive, safe, and aids in accurate diagnosis.

35 services23 patients

Cell examination of body fluid, smears 88104

Cell examination of body fluid, or smear, is a laboratory test where a sample of your body fluid is taken. It's then thinly spread on a glass slide and examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. This can help diagnose various health conditions.

14 services11 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number310119

Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07103 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

$144.86 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$111.57 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

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.

73.27/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

44.89

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.69

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.

MR. ARIEL LIPPA, LPC, LCADC, NCC.

Counselor (Professional)