Quick answers
- Does Valerie J. Nipper accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie J. Nipper 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. Nipper see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 35 services for Valerie J. Nipper. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie J. Nipper's NPI number?
- 1508973330. 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. Nipper, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 35 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis57%
- High blood pressure48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie J. Nipper is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10121 SE Sunnyside RdClackamas, OR 97015
- 16032 NE Wasco StPortland, OR 97230
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Clackamas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clackamas, OR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508973330 |
| 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
- 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