Quick answers
- Does Vance A. McDonald Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vance A. McDonald Jr. 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 Vance A. McDonald Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 61 Original Medicare patients and 3,002 services for Vance A. McDonald Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vance A. McDonald Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1518965656. 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 Vance A. McDonald Jr., 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 | 61 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,002 |
| 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)2,406 services
- Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)215 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)200 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)110 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)57 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)25%
- Depression20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vance A. McDonald Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 Blanco Ave E, Sports Medicine and Physical TherapyBlanco, TX 78606 (830) 833‑2598
- 1316 S State Hwy 16, Sports Medicine and Physical TherapyFredericksburg, TX 78624 (830) 997‑2001
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vance A. McDonald Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cole Physical Therapy Inc16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Texas →
Other physical therapists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cole Physical Therapy Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PT |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518965656 |
| 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