Sandra E. Valle, PA-C
Sandra E. Valle is a Physician Assistant based in Palo Alto, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sandra E. Valle, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Palo Alto, CA. With 32+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Palo Alto area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
211 Quarry Rd Ste 202, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.25%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.25% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,604
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.01M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$33 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 Sandra E. Valle's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Sandra E. Valle
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra E. Valle for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Sandra E. Valle
Dr. Valle is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-9001.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandra E. Valle
Practice Location
211 Quarry Rd Ste 202, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
Mailing Address
211 Quarry Rd Ste 202, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
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