Quick answers
- Does Valerie S. Garden accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie S. Garden 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 S. Garden see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 459 Original Medicare patients and 1,191 services for Valerie S. Garden. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie S. Garden's NPI number?
- 1487785101. 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 S. Garden, 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 | 459 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,191 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)443 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)299 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)99 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)65 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)40 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Osteoporosis20%
Hospitals where Valerie S. Garden works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie S. Garden 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.
- Providence Santa Rosa Memorial HospitalSanta Rosa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050174
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie S. Garden is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1140 Sonoma Ave, Suite 2aSanta Rosa, CA 95405 (707) 542‑1225
- 1140 Sonoma Ave Bldg, Suite 2Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Santa Rosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Rosa, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487785101 |
| 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