Quick answers
- Does Dalinda D. Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dalinda D. 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 Dalinda D. Valdez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Dalinda D. Valdez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dalinda D. Valdez's NPI number?
- 1982193918. 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 Dalinda D. 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)31 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)18 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%
- Diabetes75%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Depression63%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
Hospitals where Dalinda D. Valdez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dalinda D. 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.
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450119
Practice locations
Addresses where Dalinda D. Valdez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 E Savannah Ave, Bldg B Suite 203McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 686‑7611
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dalinda D. Valdez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MD Hospitalists PLLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MD Hospitalists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982193918 |
| 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