Quick answers
- Does Valarie McMurtry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valarie McMurtry 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 Valarie McMurtry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 677 services for Valarie McMurtry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valarie McMurtry's NPI number?
- 1336674993. 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 Valarie McMurtry, 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 677 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)156 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)134 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)63 services
- Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site (88334)51 services
- Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (88360)44 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 pressure66%
- High cholesterol57%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)51%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Valarie McMurtry works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valarie McMurtry 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190202
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190274
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
- University of Utah Hospital and ClinicsSalt Lake City, UT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 460009
Practice locations
Addresses where Valarie McMurtry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 875‑2828
- 17000 Medical Ctr DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 (225) 761‑5200
- 50 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132 (801) 213‑2995
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valarie McMurtry as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- University of Utah Adult Services1,788 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336674993 |
| 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