Quick answers
- Does Joan H. Tedford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joan H. Tedford 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 Joan H. Tedford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 151 Original Medicare patients and 10,223 services for Joan H. Tedford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joan H. Tedford's NPI number?
- 1356378871. 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 Joan H. Tedford, 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 | 151 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,223 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)3,602 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)3,047 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)961 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)812 services
- Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes (97035)736 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joan H. Tedford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 126 Desoto AveClarksdale, MS 38614 (662) 627‑6734
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Mississippi →
Other physical therapists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356378871 |
| 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