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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Christine T. Dougherty

Sees patients in Massapequa, NY · New York

Summary

Christine T. Dougherty is a physical therapist at 5700 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Christine T. Dougherty had 105 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services. NPI 1447591219. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Physical therapist (Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice)
  • Address: 5700 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: William J. Schwarz, P.T., P.C.
  • School: graduated 2012
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christine T. Dougherty, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Christine T. Dougherty accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christine T. Dougherty 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 Christine T. Dougherty see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 2,675 services for Christine T. Dougherty. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Christine T. Dougherty's NPI number?
1447591219. 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 Christine T. Dougherty, 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 patients105
Services billed to Medicare2,675
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,707 services
  2. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)829 services
  3. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)75 services
  4. Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)27 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%
  • Arthritis74%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Osteoporosis28%

Practice locations

Addresses where Christine T. Dougherty is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 5700 Merrick RdMassapequa, NY 11758

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christine T. Dougherty as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • William J. Schwarz, P.T., P.C.5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Massapequa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massapequa, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in William J. Schwarz, P.T., P.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

Graduation year2012
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447591219
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians