Valarie Aktepe
Valarie Aktepe is a Physician Assistant based in San Antonio, TX with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Valarie Aktepe practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in San Antonio, TX. She has been in practice for 10+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.92/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207-5209
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.92/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.14%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas1.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
115
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
622
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,872
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $737k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 7, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
Po Box 734812, Dallas, TX 75373-4812
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Valarie Aktepe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Valarie Aktepe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Antonio 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 Valarie Aktepe
Dr. Aktepe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 358-7474.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Valarie Aktepe
Practice Location
701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207-5209
Mailing Address
Po Box 734812, Dallas, TX 75373-4812
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