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VALERIE CHRISTINE HUCKABY M.D.
NPI 1891127296
Emergency Medicine in Torrance, CA

Active since August 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1000 W CARSON ST, TORRANCE, CA 90502(310) 222-3501(310) 782-1763 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Valerie Christine Huckaby M.d. NPPES

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

VALERIE CHRISTINE HUCKABY M.D. (NPI 1891127296) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Torrance, California, licensed in Washington (60768476) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Creighton University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891127296
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE CHRISTINE HUCKABYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1000 W CARSON STTorrance, CA 90502-2004
Mailing Address721 Monterey Blvd Apt 1Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-4555 · (714) 679-7531 · Fax (310) 782-1763
Phone(310) 222-3501
Fax(310) 782-1763
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSCreighton University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2017
✔ NPI 1891127296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 60768476
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1000 W CARSON ST, Torrance, CA 90502
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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

Valerie Christine Huckaby 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 ID4486947520
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170824002818
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 4

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.
169 services161 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
81 services70 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
43 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellevue, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500051
Location1035-116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90502 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

70.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.01

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.

MISS BRITTANY IRVINE M.A.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
DEPAREMENT OF MANTAL HEALTH
Case Management
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-1648
DINA M MEZA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1000 W CARSON ST, HEAD AND NECK BOX 6
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2741
MARIA GUADALUPE VALADEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (559) 789-1327
ESTEBAN COTA
Specialist
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
MS. DAWN MARIE TLUSTY RN
Registered Nurse (Infusion Therapy)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-1906
DR. NICOLE MOORE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (310) 222-2345
KENTON YUJI SAKURAI
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1000 W CARSON ST
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Los Angeles County (424) 306-4000

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 Huckaby's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Huckaby is 1891127296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2013.

Where is Valerie Huckaby located?

Valerie Huckaby practices at 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502. The listed phone number is (310) 222-3501.

What is Valerie Huckaby's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Valerie Huckaby enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie Huckaby 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.

Is Valerie Huckaby affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valerie Huckaby is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Huckaby was last updated on August 23, 2017. 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.