Quick answers
- Does Howard S. Valentine accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard S. Valentine 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 Howard S. Valentine see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Howard S. Valentine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard S. Valentine's NPI number?
- 1346269255. 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 Howard S. Valentine, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)15 services
- Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt (01844)14 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large blood vessel of neck (00350)13 services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries (01924)12 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)11 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%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Howard S. Valentine works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard S. Valentine 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.
- Halifax Health Medical CenterDaytona Beach, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100017
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard S. Valentine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2001 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 265‑8990
- 2001 SW 13th St, Gi Clinic at Endoscopy CenterGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 265‑8982
- 303 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Halifax HealthDaytona Beach, FL 32114
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard S. Valentine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc1,924 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Florida →
Other nurse anesthetists in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346269255 |
| 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