Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Valente accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Valente 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 Richard J. Valente see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,091 Original Medicare patients and 6,223 services for Richard J. Valente. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Valente's NPI number?
- 1760464077. 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 Richard J. Valente, 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 | 2,091 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,223 |
| Different services or procedures | 92 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)2,380 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)500 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)474 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)221 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)213 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Atrial fibrillation33%
Hospitals where Richard J. Valente works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Valente 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.
- Allen HospitalWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160110
- MercyOne Oelwein Medical CenterOelwein, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161338
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical CenterWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160067
- Sartori Memorial Hospital, IncCedar Falls, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160040
- Waverly Health CenterWaverly, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161339
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Valente is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 17; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 105 S Walnut St, Mercyone Fairbank Family MedicineFairbank, IA 50629 (319) 635‑2110
- 1094 220th StJesup, IA 50648 (319) 827‑3000
- 129 8th Ave SEOelwein, IA 50662
- 1306 Hwy 57, Suite AParkersburg, IA 50665 (319) 346‑1330
- 2004 Enterprise Ct, Mercyone Independence Family MedicineIndependence, IA 50644 (319) 332‑1540
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Valente as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Medical Center Inc235 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Iowa →
Other cardiologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760464077 |
| 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