Quick answers
- Does Valerie Ironside accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Valerie Ironside may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valerie Ironside see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 122 services for Valerie Ironside. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie Ironside's NPI number?
- 1073560926. 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 Valerie Ironside, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 122 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis (38222)79 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)36 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Valerie Ironside works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie Ironside 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.
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie Ironside is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5755 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044
- 5759 Cedar LnColumbia, MD 21044
- 600 N Wolf StBaltimore, MD 21287
- 600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266Baltimore, MD 21287 (410) 502‑4340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie Ironside as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073560926 |
| 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