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VALARIE AKTEPE
NPI 1508316225
Physician Assistant in San Antonio, TX

Active since October 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
701 S ZARZAMORA ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207(210) 358-7000(210) 358-7406 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 27, 2026, Feb 8, 2021, Feb 1, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Valarie Aktepe NPPES

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

VALARIE AKTEPE (NPI 1508316225) is an individual physician assistant in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA10885) and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508316225
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameVALARIE AKTEPE
Location Address701 S ZARZAMORA STSan Antonio, TX 78207-5209
Mailing Address701 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207-5209 · (210) 358-7000 · Fax (210) 358-7406
Phone(210) 358-7000
Fax(210) 358-7406
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateApril 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1508316225 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA10885
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
701 S ZARZAMORA ST, San Antonio, TX 78207
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Valarie Aktepe 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 ID1658652714
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170103001555
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.

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.
120 services84 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.
21 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78207 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

89.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.89

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.

TREEHOUSE THERAPIES
Speech-Language Pathologist
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 340-2627
MOHAMMAD-ASAD BUKSH ILAHI DPM
Podiatrist
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7717
DR. MARIANA HERNANDEZ RIVERA MD
Internal Medicine
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7000
CLAUDIA E. HURA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7578
GHASSAN SALIM ISSA BANDAK MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7578
DR. SARAH BERMUDEZ PHARMD, PHC
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7500
NOEL A VEGA PT, CPO
Specialist (Prosthetics Case Management)
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7650
AHMED ZEINELABDIEN TAHA ELSHERIF MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
701 S ZARZAMORA ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
Bexar County (210) 358-7500

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 Valarie Aktepe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valarie Aktepe is 1508316225. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2016.

Where is Valarie Aktepe located?

Valarie Aktepe practices at 701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207. The listed phone number is (210) 358-7000.

What is Valarie Aktepe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Valarie Aktepe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valarie Aktepe 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.

What insurance does Valarie Aktepe accept?

Health plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Valarie Aktepe 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 Valarie Aktepe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valarie Aktepe is affiliated with University Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valarie Aktepe was last updated on April 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.