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Pathology

Valerie Yantsos Ray, MD

Sees patients in Apollo Beach, FL · Sarasota, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Valerie Yantsos Ray, MD is a pathologist at 1324 Puerto Dr, Apollo Beach, FL 33572. Phone: (941) 362-8900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Valerie Yantsos Ray had 1,804 Original Medicare patients and 4,484 services. NPI 1578622122. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 1324 Puerto Dr, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (941) 362‑8900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: DRS Clack Spencer White and McCormack PA
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Valerie Yantsos Ray, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Valerie Yantsos Ray accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie Yantsos Ray 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 Yantsos Ray see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,804 Original Medicare patients and 4,484 services for Valerie Yantsos Ray. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Valerie Yantsos Ray's NPI number?
1578622122. 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 Yantsos Ray, 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 patients1,804
Services billed to Medicare4,484
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,658 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)179 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)135 services
  4. Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method (G0416)112 services
  5. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)96 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 pressure69%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)24%
  • Anxiety23%

Practice locations

Addresses where Valerie Yantsos Ray is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Valerie Yantsos Ray as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • DRS Clack Spencer White and McCormack PA12 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Florida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in DRS Clack Spencer White and McCormack PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578622122
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians