Quick answers
- Does Richard R. Valdes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Valdes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard R. Valdes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 489 services for Richard R. Valdes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard R. Valdes's NPI number?
- 1023051273. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard R. Valdes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 281 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 489 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)117 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)63 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)59 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)41 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
- Diabetes15%
Hospitals where Richard R. Valdes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard R. Valdes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Flagstaff Medical CenterFlagstaff, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030023
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard R. Valdes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1895 N Jasper Dr, Suite 3Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 913‑8800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard R. Valdes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urgent Care Northern Arizona Healthcare LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Flagstaff
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flagstaff, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urgent Care Northern Arizona Healthcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023051273 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians