Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Valbuena, PT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Dover, DE

  • NPI 1588829378
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
551 S Red Haven Ln Ste 102
Dover, DE 199016483
(302) 697-4294
Additional location
3290 N Ridge RD Ste 290
Ellicott City, MD 210433657
(410) 608-4725
Mailing address
2122 York RD Ste 300
Oak Brook, IL 605231925

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 2, 2025
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Delaware #J10002225

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588829378. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,905
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$154,936
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 1,795 186 $33
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,602 186 $21
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 1,461 181 $24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 401 106 $20
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 212 33 $9
97113 Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes 180 16 $28
97016 Application of blood vessel compression device 147 20 $8
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 107 96 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in Dover Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 434. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicole Valbuena's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Valbuena practices Physical Therapist in Dover, DE.
Where does Dr. Nicole Valbuena practice?
Dr. Nicole Valbuena practices at 551 S Red Haven Ln Ste 102, Dover, DE 199016483. Office phone: 3026974294.
What is Dr. Nicole Valbuena's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Valbuena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588829378, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Valbuena accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Valbuena accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Valbuena commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.