Quick answers
- Does Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos 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 Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 245 Original Medicare patients and 900 services for Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos's NPI number?
- 1518196351. 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 Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos, 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 900 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)316 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)309 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)103 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)56 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)33 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%
- Diabetes50%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos 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.
- Val Verde Regional Medical CenterDel Rio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450154
Practice locations
Addresses where Vanessa L. Ortiz-Avalos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 114 W Losoya StDel Rio, TX 78840 (830) 768‑9200
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Del Rio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Del Rio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518196351 |
| 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