Quick answers
- Does Laura R. Bristol accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura R. Bristol 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 Laura R. Bristol see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 337 services for Laura R. Bristol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura R. Bristol's NPI number?
- 1639595176. 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 Laura R. Bristol, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 337 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)184 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)107 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (97161)11 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).
- Arthritis55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura R. Bristol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 56 W Twin Oaks Ter, Suite 4South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 391‑4222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura R. Bristol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wayfinder Wellness and Physical Therapy, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Vermont →
Other physical therapists in South Burlington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Burlington, VT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wayfinder Wellness and Physical Therapy, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639595176 |
| 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