Carolina Fonseca Valencia, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Carolina Fonseca Valencia is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Providence, RI with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Carolina Fonseca Valencia, M.D. has been part of the Providence medical community since 2010 in group practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2146dNPPES updated 2020-07-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
94 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906-1211
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.07%
Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
165
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
783
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $66k
Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$119 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carolina Fonseca Valencia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Carolina Fonseca Valencia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carolina Fonseca Valencia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Providence required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carolina Fonseca Valencia
NPI records show Dr. Fonseca Valencia as active with telehealth listed in Providence, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 274-5052.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Carolina Fonseca Valencia
Practice Location
94 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906-1211
Mailing Address
94 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906-1211
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