Quick answers
- Does Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez 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 Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 663 Original Medicare patients and 1,435 services for Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez's NPI number?
- 1518311778. 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 Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez, 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 | 663 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,435 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)535 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)116 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)100 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez 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.
- Baptist Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450058
- University Health SystemSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450213
- UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research HoSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670335
Practice locations
Addresses where Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4306 De Zavala Rd, Bldg 1San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 450‑6720
- 7979 Wurzbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 450‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rodrigo H. Valdes-Rodriguez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio1,297 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
- Dermatologyalso
Other pathologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518311778 |
| 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