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DR. RICHARD C. VALLETTE MD
NPI 1891792586
Surgery in Columbus, MS

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.51/100
CMS Quality Rating
255 BAPTIST BLVD., STE. 407, COLUMBUS, MS 39705(662) 241-4223(662) 241-4460 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 24, 2016, Oct 21, 2016, Sep 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Richard C. Vallette Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD C. VALLETTE MD (NPI 1891792586) is an individual surgery provider in Columbus, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (19438) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bmh-golden Triangle, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891792586
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD C. VALLETTECredential: MD
Location Address255 BAPTIST BLVD., STE. 407Columbus, MS 39705-2010
Mailing AddressPo Box 405827Atlanta, GA 30384-5800
Phone(662) 241-4223
Fax(662) 241-4460
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 20163 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1891792586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 19438
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
255 BAPTIST BLVD., Columbus, MS 39705
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN302I028830MS
Medicaid06659073MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Richard C. Vallette 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 ID2163425885
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060818000522
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bmh-Golden Triangle

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250100
Location2520 5th Street NColumbus, MS 39705 · Lowndes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39705 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

76.51/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.53
Promoting Interoperability82
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.19

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. JAN T MCCLANAHAN MD
Surgery
255 BAPTIST BLVD., SUITE 407
COLUMBUS, MS 39705
Lowndes County (662) 241-4223

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 Richard Vallette's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Vallette is 1891792586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Richard Vallette located?

Richard Vallette practices at 255 Baptist Blvd. Ste. 407, Columbus, MS 39705. The listed phone number is (662) 241-4223.

What is Richard Vallette's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Richard Vallette enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Vallette 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 Richard Vallette accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 8 other insurers list Richard Vallette 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 Richard Vallette affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Vallette is affiliated with Bmh-Golden Triangle.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Vallette was last updated on October 24, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.