Quick answers
- Does Valerie J. Cheatham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie J. Cheatham 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 J. Cheatham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 1,123 services for Valerie J. Cheatham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie J. Cheatham's NPI number?
- 1235195595. 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 J. Cheatham, 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,123 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)183 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)163 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)149 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)147 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)124 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 cholesterol71%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia70%
- Arthritis60%
- Depression59%
- Anxiety54%
Hospitals where Valerie J. Cheatham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie J. Cheatham 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.
- El Campo Memorial HospitalEl Campo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450694
- Rice Medical CenterEagle Lake, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451312
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie J. Cheatham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24285 Katy Fwy, Suite 300Katy, TX 77494 (346) 387‑7171
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie J. Cheatham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Collaborative Geriatrics Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Katy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Katy, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Collaborative Geriatrics Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235195595 |
| 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