2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Assistant NPI 1700484607 COA
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VALERIE SALAZAR, COA

Ophthalmic Assistant in DENVER, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

VALERIE SALAZAR, COA is a Ophthalmic Assistant in DENVER, Colorado, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about VALERIE SALAZAR, COA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2020

NPI 1700484607

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Assistant

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Ophthalmic Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Ophthalmic Assistant share within Colorado

1. Ophthalmic Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Assistant share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmic Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VALERIE SALAZAR, COA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Assistant provider holding COA credentials at 4760 S WADSWORTH BLVD UNIT G207, DENVER, CO, 80123, with a listed phone of (303) 332-1425. NPI 1700484607 was issued on 10/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SALAZAR most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Ophthalmic Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Ophthalmic Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 29 states and an average of 354 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4760 S WADSWORTH BLVD UNIT G207
DENVER, CO 80123

Provider Details

NPI 1700484607
Specialty Ophthalmic Assistant
Credentials COA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2020

Ophthalmic Assistant Overview

How VALERIE SALAZAR, COA fits within the Ophthalmic Assistant landscape nationally.

149
Ophthalmic Assistant Providers in US
29
States with Ophthalmic Assistant
354
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Ophthalmic Assistant Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SALAZAR.

Compare Ophthalmic Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VALERIE SALAZAR, COA's specialty?
VALERIE SALAZAR, COA specializes in Ophthalmic Assistant and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: COA.
Where is VALERIE SALAZAR, COA located?
VALERIE SALAZAR, COA is located at 4760 S WADSWORTH BLVD UNIT G207, DENVER, CO, 80123. Phone: (303) 332-1425.
What is VALERIE SALAZAR, COA's NPI number?
VALERIE SALAZAR, COA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700484607, issued on 10/13/2020.
How many Ophthalmic Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Ophthalmic Assistant providers across 29 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Assistant provider writes 354 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does VALERIE SALAZAR, COA accept Medicare?
VALERIE SALAZAR, COA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE SALAZAR, COA's credentials?
VALERIE SALAZAR, COA's NPI is 1700484607 with credentials COA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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