Quick answers
- Does Craig A. Elford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig A. Elford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Craig A. Elford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 25 Original Medicare patients and 1,214 services for Craig A. Elford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig A. Elford's NPI number?
- 1144439738. 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 Craig A. Elford, 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,214 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)520 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)271 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)261 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)86 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)15 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure60%
- High cholesterol60%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig A. Elford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2204 S Mission StMount Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 607‑0036
- 317 E Wackerly StMidland, MI 48642 (989) 832‑9300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig A. Elford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Benchmark Physical Therapy Michigan LLC25 clinicians in the group
- Midland Chiropractic12 clinicians in the group
- Craig Elford Physical Therapy PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Michigan →
Other physical therapists in Mount Pleasant
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Pleasant, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Benchmark Physical Therapy Michigan LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144439738 |
| 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