Quick answers
- Does Valerie R. Lint accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie R. Lint 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 Valerie R. Lint see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 215 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Valerie R. Lint. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie R. Lint's NPI number?
- 1174565329. 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 R. Lint, 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 | 215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 227 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)138 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)58 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)17 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Valerie R. Lint works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie R. Lint 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.
- Fulton County Health CenterWauseon, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361333
- Mercy Health - Defiance HospitalDefiance, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360270
- Mercy St Vincent Medical CenterToledo, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360112
- Sturgis HospitalSturgis, MI · Rural Emergency Hospital · closed, according to its website · CCN 230779
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie R. Lint is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1404 E 2nd StDefiance, OH 43512 (567) 368‑1008
- 916 Myrtle StSturgis, MI 49091 (269) 651‑7824
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie R. Lint as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverwood Emergency Services Inc34 clinicians in the group
- Sturgis Hospital Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Defiance
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Defiance, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverwood Emergency Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174565329 |
| 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