Quick answers
- Does Valerie A. Holst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie A. Holst 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 A. Holst see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,302 Original Medicare patients and 3,204 services for Valerie A. Holst. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie A. Holst's NPI number?
- 1861446064. 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 A. Holst, 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 | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,204 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,027 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)323 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)263 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)155 services
- Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block (88331)149 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Valerie A. Holst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie A. Holst 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.
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - NampaNampa, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130013
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130007
- West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130014
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie A. Holst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 Arlington AveCaldwell, ID 83605 (208) 459‑4641
- 4300 E Flamingo AveNampa, ID 83687 (208) 466‑2661
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie A. Holst as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Diagnostic Pathology Services Inc5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Caldwell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Caldwell, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Diagnostic Pathology Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861446064 |
| 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