Quick answers
- Does Tina Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tina 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 Tina Valdez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 122 services for Tina Valdez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tina Valdez's NPI number?
- 1780905349. 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 Tina 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 122 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)66 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)15 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis62%
- Heart failure57%
- Diabetes45%
- Depression43%
Hospitals where Tina Valdez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tina Valdez 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.
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Tina Valdez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4318 S State StChicago, IL 60609 (773) 285‑9304
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tina Valdez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC229 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oak Street Health Physicians Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780905349 |
| 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