Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Patrick Valls, MD

Radiation Oncology · Laredo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1700 E SAUNDERS, Laredo, TX 78041
9567965000
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1932163714 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Valls from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Valls

Dr. Patrick Valls is a radiation oncology in Laredo, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Valls performed 1,727 Medicare services across 1,601 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Valls is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 1,727 Medicare services

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,727
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in TX for radiation oncology
1,601
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~91 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
CT scan of chest, without contrast233$37$207
Chest X-ray, 2 views222$8$38
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts147$71$440
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast95$29$153
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast81$60$313
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast80$58$313
Chest X-ray, 1 view67$7$32
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan63$85$400
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers59$71$464
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast49$65$344
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast43$68$338
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast41$58$291
Nuclear medicine study limited area with ct scan40$79$381
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue39$22$152
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity39$23$158
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow39$123$323
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast36$41$246
Bone density scan (DEXA)34$36$186
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views33$8$39
Knee X-ray, 3 views31$6$33
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen31$34$192
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen30$26$163
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers30$27$258
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast27$35$207
Nuclear medicine study of brain with metabolic evaluation22$44$269
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views21$8$39
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views20$7$33
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast19$51$250
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow16$30$300
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries15$45$241
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast13$36$207
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views12$8$39
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$62,506
Nearest hospital
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry✓ NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment✓ PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data✓ Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Valls is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Valls experienced with ct scan of chest, without contrast?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Valls performed 233 ct scan of chest, without contrast services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Valls's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Laredo?
Dr. Valls's average Medicare payment per service is $42. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Valls) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →