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VALERIE ANN TUTSON M.D.
NPI 1518054071
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Los Angeles, CA

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(310) 482-1846(737) 309-5138 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 26, 2025, Nov 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Valerie Ann Tutson M.d. NPPES

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

VALERIE ANN TUTSON M.D. (NPI 1518054071) is an individual psychiatry provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (C51402) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518054071
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE ANN TUTSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520Los Angeles, CA 90048-5455
Mailing Address6330 San Vicente Blvd Ste 520Los Angeles, CA 90048-5455 · (310) 482-1846
Phone(310) 482-1846
Fax(737) 309-5138
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1518054071 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C51402
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Valerie Ann Tutson 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 ID5496652851
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302000978
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Valerie Tutson reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vj Tutson MD And Associates PC
Same address
Psychiatry
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1699589507 (310) 482-1846
Mindful Health Solutions A Professional Medical Corporation
343 mi
Psychiatry
360 POST ST STE 500
San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881894483 (844) 867-8444
Vj Tutson MD And Associates PLLC
1,380 mi
Psychiatry
1200 BINZ ST STE 480
Houston, TX 77004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Vj Tutson And Associates PLLC
NPI 1568205433 (310) 482-1846
Mindful Health Solutions Tx PA
1,380 mi
Psychiatry
1200 BINZ ST STE 480
Houston, TX 77004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134888902 (844) 867-8444

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARLENE LORI SCHOEN PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 274-5001
MS. ANGELA COSTELLO LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 887-0657
HRIPSIME SPITAK KALANDERIAN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 876-2570
DR. ALAN BLAUSTEIN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 659-1567
CHANA MEIER GELB
Clinical Neuropsychologist
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 595-5632
VJ TUTSON MD AND ASSOCIATES PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6330 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 520
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 482-1846

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 Tutson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Tutson is 1518054071. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Valerie Tutson located?

Valerie Tutson practices at 6330 San Vicente Blvd Ste 520, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 482-1846.

What is Valerie Tutson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Valerie Tutson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Tutson 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 Valerie Tutson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valerie Tutson reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Vj Tutson MD And Associates PC (Los Angeles, CA), Mindful Health Solutions A Professional Medical Corporation (San Francisco, CA), Vj Tutson MD And Associates PLLC (Houston, TX) and Mindful Health Solutions Tx PA (Houston, TX). 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 Tutson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valerie Tutson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Valerie Tutson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Tutson was last updated on June 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.