Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Valerie Pickford, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Michigan City, IN

  • NPI 1881065316
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8733 W 400 N Ste C
Michigan City, IN 463609330
(219) 809-9614
fax (219) 809-9481

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 7, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #05010986A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881065316. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,057
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$239,783
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 6,933 195 $21
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 2,038 172 $18
97124 Therapy procedure using massage, each 15 minutes 597 58 $25
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes 479 88 $9
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 314 119 $30
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 284 34 $28
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 181 166 $95
97012 Application of mechanical traction 137 31 $10
97116 Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes 77 31 $21
97033 Application of medication using electrical current, each 15 minutes 17 13 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 801. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Valerie Pickford's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie Pickford practices Physical Therapist in Michigan City, IN.
Where does Dr. Valerie Pickford practice?
Dr. Valerie Pickford practices at 8733 W 400 N Ste C, Michigan City, IN 463609330. Office phone: 2198099614.
What is Dr. Valerie Pickford's NPI?
Dr. Valerie Pickford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881065316, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie Pickford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerie Pickford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie Pickford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using massage (HCPCS 97124). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.