Quick answers
- Does Santiago O. Valdes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santiago O. 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 Santiago O. Valdes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 39 services for Santiago O. Valdes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Santiago O. Valdes's NPI number?
- 1053517532. 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 Santiago O. 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 39 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 39 |
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 blood pressure50%
- Heart failure46%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Santiago O. Valdes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Santiago O. Valdes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX · Children's Hospital · CCN 453304
Practice locations
Addresses where Santiago O. Valdes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6651 Main StHouston, TX 77030 (832) 826‑3000
- 8611 N Mopac ExpyAustin, TX 78759 (832) 824‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Santiago O. Valdes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Childrens Physician Group671 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pediatricians in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Childrens Physician Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At Houston |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053517532 |
| 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
- 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