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Active NPI 1710906052 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Fernando L. Vale , MD

Neurological Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Fernando Vale, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Vale delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Vale is affiliated with Wellstar Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array, insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309123603

Telephone 7067218623
Fax 7067211459
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
31 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (233 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vale (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
61885 Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to single electrode array
15 14 $1649.00 $493.67
61886 Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays
11 11 $2235.45 $774.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License GA 81965

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Neurological Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License FL ME73991

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
252949100 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
42224 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

989 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067212171

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2019

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309123603 (Tel: 7067218623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2019

Registered at 1120 15TH ST STE BI1056, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067213813)

NPI Profile Active December 22, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 22, 2014

Registered at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 7TH FLOOR, TAMPA, FL 336063603 (Tel: 8132590904)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 22, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 917770, ORLANDO, FL 328917770

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 22, 2014

Recorded as FERNANDO VALE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 22, 2014

Neurological Surgery (License #ME73991 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710906052
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 18, 2006
Last Update: January 07, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1120 15th St Ste Bi1056

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067213813

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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