Physician Profile
Based in Denver, CO, Valerie A. Hale, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Valerie graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Valerie provided 1,431 services to 1,408 patients. The services billed most often include ct scan of chest without contrast, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and imaging for evaluation of swallowing function. NPI 1205917853 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
1400 JACKSON ST
Denver, CO 80206
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Abdomen & Pelvis
Bone & Joint
Brain & Head
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
1,431 services · 1,408 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
386 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
353 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
192 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
127 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | Imaging | 74221 |
86 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78451 |
43 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and blood flow to lung | Imaging | 78597 |
40 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast | Imaging | 75574 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Hale is a radiologist in Denver, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Hale is listed at 1400 Jackson St, Denver, CO 80206. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (303) 388-4461. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Hale's National Provider Identifier is 1205917853. 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
Dr. Hale attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Hale has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hale performs imaging including ct scan of chest without contrast and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hale. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.