Quick answers
- Does Valarie J. Parker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valarie J. Parker 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 Valarie J. Parker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 58 Original Medicare patients and 97 services for Valarie J. Parker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valarie J. Parker's NPI number?
- 1689746133. 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 Valarie J. Parker, 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 | 58 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 97 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)34 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)18 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)12 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%
- Heart failure71%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Anxiety60%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
Hospitals where Valarie J. Parker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valarie J. Parker 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 Health PaducahPaducah, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180104
- UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180040
Practice locations
Addresses where Valarie J. Parker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 401 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202 (502) 813‑6410
- 546 Lone Oak RdPaducah, KY 42003 (270) 442‑3647
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valarie J. Parker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baptist Health Medical Group Inc2,472 clinicians in the group
- University of Louisville Physicians Inc1,445 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689746133 |
| 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