Quick answers
- Does Maria M. Valdez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria M. 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 Maria M. Valdez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 1,401 services for Maria M. Valdez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria M. Valdez's NPI number?
- 1982704565. 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 Maria M. 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,401 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)265 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)239 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)237 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)236 services
- Ferritin (blood protein) level (82728)95 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%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis46%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria M. Valdez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2026 S Jackson StJacksonville, TX 75766 (903) 586‑2456
- 2121 Pease St, Suite 101Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 425‑8845
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria M. Valdez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982704565 |
| 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
- 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