Val Rakita, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Val Rakita is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Val Rakita, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 15+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.7/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2867dNPPES updated 2018-07-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.7/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,317
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $585k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
41 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Val Rakita's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
15 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1302
Differs from practice location
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Val Rakita
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Val Rakita for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Val Rakita
NPI records show Dr. Rakita as active with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 707-8484.
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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Practice Location
3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Mailing Address
2450 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1302
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