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DR. MELISSA LYNN VALDEZ M.D.
NPI 1598082281
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 21, 2010PECOS Enrolled
83.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
1001 COAL AVE SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106(505) 843-6168(505) 792-1978 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 16, 2018, Mar 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Melissa Lynn Valdez M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELISSA LYNN VALDEZ M.D. (NPI 1598082281) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2014-0200) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598082281
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA LYNN VALDEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1001 COAL AVE SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-5205
Mailing AddressPo Box 26666, Phs Provider EnrollmentAlbuquerque, NM 87125-6666 · (505) 923-6770 · Fax (505) 923-5354
Phone(505) 843-6168
Fax(505) 792-1978
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1598082281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2014-0200
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1001 COAL AVE SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid41708784NM

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melissa Lynn Valdez 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

4

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

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
0.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1100 CENTRAL SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,331 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215913470 (505) 841-1234
Southwest Medical Associates, LLC
5.9 mi
General Practice
6701 JEFFERSON ST NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 554 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1164491072 (505) 727-6200
St Vincent Hospital
7.7 mi
General Practice
7910 WYOMING BLVD NE STE A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 399 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184558363 (505) 913-8600
Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross
107 mi
Internal Medicine
1398 WEIMER RD
Taos, NM 87571
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross Hospital
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639310436 (575) 758-8549

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 87106 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

83.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.63

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.

SUJATA MULEKAR CHOUINARD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
WOMEN'S SPECIALISTS OF NEW MEXICO
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
DR. PAUL R. DUNCAN M.D.
Specialist
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 938-5858
DR. MALIA CONSUELO ABEYTA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
CONSUELO CARMONA MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
VALERIA CONTRERAS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
DANIELLE STEINER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 843-6168
DR. STEVEN NEIL SCHECHTERMAN MD
Specialist
1001 COAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 938-5858

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 Melissa Valdez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Valdez is 1598082281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2010.

Where is Melissa Valdez located?

Melissa Valdez practices at 1001 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The listed phone number is (505) 843-6168.

What is Melissa Valdez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Melissa Valdez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Valdez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melissa Valdez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melissa Valdez reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Presbyterian Healthcare Services (Albuquerque, NM), Southwest Medical Associates, LLC (Albuquerque, NM), St Vincent Hospital (Albuquerque, NM) and Taos Health Systems Inc Holy Cross (Taos, NM). 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 Melissa Valdez'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 Melissa Valdez was last updated on August 16, 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.