Quick answers
- Does Vincent J. Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vincent J. Valdez 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 Vincent J. Valdez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 517 Original Medicare patients and 3,421 services for Vincent J. Valdez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vincent J. Valdez's NPI number?
- 1588633762. 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 Vincent J. Valdez, 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 | 517 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,421 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)2,323 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)132 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)122 services
- Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician (62370)82 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Diabetes42%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vincent J. Valdez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1520 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo St, Fl 4Los Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 1520 San Pablo St 1st Floor NLos Angeles, CA 90033 (800) 872‑2273
- 3939 Atlantic Ave, Suite 217Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 901‑2453
- 400 S Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 200Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (310) 546‑3461
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vincent J. Valdez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group
- Beach Cities Orthopedics and Sports Medicine33 clinicians in the group
- Westlake Pain Management Medical Associates Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other pain management doctors in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in USC Care Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588633762 |
| 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