Physician Profile
Valerie J. Dawson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Dawson
Based in Wenatchee, WA, Valerie J. Dawson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Valerie graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2018. Medicare claims data shows Valerie provided 3,246 services to 2,050 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1942705033 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (509) 663-8711
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1201 S MILLER ST
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,246 services · 2,050 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
267 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
129 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
325 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
235 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
195 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
152 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
127 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Wenatchee 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2018 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Dawson specialize in?
Dr. Dawson is an eye doctor in Wenatchee, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Dawson located?
Dr. Dawson is listed at 1201 S Miller St, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Dawson's phone number?
The number on file is (509) 663-8711. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Dawson?
Dr. Dawson's National Provider Identifier is 1942705033. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Dawson go to medical school?
Dr. Dawson attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Dawson have?
Dr. Dawson has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Dawson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Dawson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection of drug into eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Dawson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Dawson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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