FERNANDO L. VALE MD
NPI 1710906052
Neurological Surgery in Augusta, GA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-8623(706) 721-1459 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Fernando L. Vale Md NPPES

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

FERNANDO L. VALE MD (NPI 1710906052) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (81965) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710906052
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameFERNANDO L. VALECredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912-3603
Mailing Address1120 15th St Ste Bi1056Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813
Fax(706) 721-1459
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Puerto Rico School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 2019
NPI 1710906052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 81965 Licensed in FL · ME73991
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid252949100FL
Other42224FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

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

Fernando L. Vale Md 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 ID2163557182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190215002657
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.

Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array 61885
This is a procedure where a small device, known as a neurostimulator, is implanted in your brain. It sends electrical signals via a connected electrode array to help regulate abnormal brain activity. It's often used for conditions like Parkinson's disease.
15 services14 patients
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays 61886
This procedure involves placing a small device, called a neurostimulator, in your brain. It sends electrical impulses via 2 or more connected electrodes to specific brain areas to help control symptoms. It's a safe and common procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
100%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%134 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

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 Fernando Vale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fernando Vale is 1710906052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Fernando Vale located?

Fernando Vale practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-8623.

What is Fernando Vale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Fernando Vale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fernando Vale 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 Fernando Vale accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Fernando Vale 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 Fernando Vale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Fernando Vale is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fernando Vale was last updated on January 7, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.