Quick answers
- Does Valerie L. Dennis accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie L. Dennis 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 L. Dennis see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 476 services for Valerie L. Dennis. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie L. Dennis's NPI number?
- 1679148241. 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 L. Dennis, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 476 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 54 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)353 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)72 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)26 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes63%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Valerie L. Dennis works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie L. Dennis 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Shannon Medical CenterSan Angelo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450571
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie L. Dennis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8201 Ewing Halsell Dr, 2nd FloorSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 575‑8425
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie L. Dennis as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679148241 |
| 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