Quick answers
- Does Valarie N. Forrester accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Valarie N. Forrester may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Valarie N. Forrester see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 1,663 services for Valarie N. Forrester. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valarie N. Forrester's NPI number?
- 1023584190. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Valarie N. Forrester, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,663 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)500 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)479 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)329 services
- Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes (97165)157 services
- Application of hot wax bath (97018)113 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valarie N. Forrester is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 523 S Santa Fe AveSalina, KS 67401
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, Kansas →
Other occupational therapists in Salina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salina, KS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023584190 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians