VALERIA CONTRERAS M.D.
NPI 1821228982
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Q: What is Valeria Contreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valeria Contreras is 1821228982. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2009.

Q: What is Valeria Contreras's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valeria Contreras was last updated on February 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 July 22, 2009PECOS Enrolled

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-4900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

On this page

About Valeria Contreras M.d. NPPES

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

VALERIA CONTRERAS M.D. (NPI 1821228982) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4856) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821228982

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameVALERIA CONTRERASCredential: M.D.

Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608

Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz, Mail Stop Bcm 350Houston, TX 77030-3411

Phone(713) 873-4900

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2023

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2023

✔ NPI 1821228982 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 TX · P4856

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.

1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Baylor Plz, Mail Stop BCM 350Houston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (713) 798-3998 ext. 51644

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Valeria Contreras 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Valeria Contreras reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baylor College Of Medicine

Same address

Family Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053352914 (713) 873-2000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

40 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

84.05/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.49

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.39

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.

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-2000

EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C

Physician Assistant

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-7045

DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-3060

DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-1750

DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 873-8890

DR. MIYSHA SHAW GIRARDEAU MD, MS

Internal Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (771) 387-3889

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 Valeria Contreras's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valeria Contreras is 1821228982. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2009.

Where is Valeria Contreras located?

Valeria Contreras practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-4900.

What is Valeria Contreras's specialty?

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

Is Valeria Contreras enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valeria Contreras is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Valeria Contreras's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valeria Contreras reassigns Medicare benefits to Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX). The 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 Valeria Contreras's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valeria Contreras accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Valeria Contreras 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 Valeria Contreras was last updated on February 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.