Quick answers
- Does Valerie Dawson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie Dawson 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 Dawson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 678 Original Medicare patients and 4,579 services for Valerie Dawson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie Dawson's NPI number?
- 1942705033. 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 Dawson, 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 | 678 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,579 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)520 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)387 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)343 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)312 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)296 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Valerie Dawson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie Dawson 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.
- Cascade Medical CenterLeavenworth, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501313
- Confluence Health HospitalWenatchee, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500016
- Lake Chelan Community HospitalChelan, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501334
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie Dawson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 S Miller StWenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662‑2208
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie Dawson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Washington Health Services Association721 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wenatchee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wenatchee, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Washington Health Services Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942705033 |
| 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