CAROLINE L. VALDES M.D. – NPI #1194999433
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

CAROLINE VALDES is a pathologist located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194999433 to CAROLINE VALDES on April 17, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name CAROLINE LEILANI GIETZ. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 10, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CAROLINE VALDES below.

NPI Profile for
CAROLINE L. VALDES

NPI Number
1194999433
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CAROLINE L. VALDES
Former Name: CAROLINE LEILANI GIETZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6918 CAMP BULLIS RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78256-2236
Phone: (210) 617-4445 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2710 Hospital Dr
Victoria, TX 77901-5701
Phone: (310) 962-4637
Fax: (361) 573-5042
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 10, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 CA A94224
207ND0900X
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology		 GA 94289

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CAROLINE VALDES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER
      2701 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      VICTORIA, TX 77901
    • COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      110 SHULT DR
      COLUMBUS, TX 78934
    • CUERO REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      2550 N ESPLANADE
      CUERO, TX 77954

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