Quick answers
- Does Valerie M. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie M. Nelson 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 M. Nelson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 565 Original Medicare patients and 2,960 services for Valerie M. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie M. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1215183934. 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 M. Nelson, 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 | 565 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,960 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)782 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)483 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)419 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)408 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)332 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)58%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Valerie M. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie M. Nelson 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.
- Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140130
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Northwestern Medicine McHenryMcHenry, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140116
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140281
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie M. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 20; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Pavillion B 3rd FlLake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 535‑8500
- 1000 Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 234‑5600
- 1200 N Westmoreland Rd, Suite 100Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 735‑8500
- 1333 W Belmont AveChicago, IL 60657
- 1475 E Belvidere RdGrayslake, IL 60030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie M. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Lake Forest
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Forest, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215183934 |
| 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