Quick answers
- Does Samuel A. Valenti Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel A. Valenti Jr. 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 Samuel A. Valenti Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 632 Original Medicare patients and 1,435 services for Samuel A. Valenti Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Samuel A. Valenti Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1609979988. 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 Samuel A. Valenti Jr., 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 | 632 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,435 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)697 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)491 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)234 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%
- Arthritis68%
- Anxiety53%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
Hospitals where Samuel A. Valenti Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel A. Valenti Jr. 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.
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390006
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical CenterWilkes-Barre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390270
- Geisinger-Community Medical CenterScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390001
- Regional Hospital of ScrantonScranton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390237
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel A. Valenti Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 531 Mt Pleasant DrScranton, PA 18503 (570) 342‑8500
- 660 Baltimore DrWilkes Barre, PA 18702 (570) 808‑6444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel A. Valenti Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Scranton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scranton, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609979988 |
| 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