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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Valerie S. Kerns, PT

Sees patients in Bellefontaine, OH · Ohio

Summary

Valerie S. Kerns, PT is a physical therapist at 711 Rush Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Phone: (937) 592-1625. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Valerie S. Kerns had 69 Original Medicare patients and 1,592 services. NPI 1811901283. 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: 711 Rush Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 · Directions
  • Phone: (937) 592‑1625
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Bellefontaine Physical Therapy Ltd
  • School: graduated 1999
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Valerie S. Kerns, 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 Valerie S. Kerns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie S. Kerns 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 Valerie S. Kerns see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 1,592 services for Valerie S. Kerns. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Valerie S. Kerns's NPI number?
1811901283. 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 Valerie S. Kerns, 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 patients69
Services billed to Medicare1,592
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)586 services
  2. Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)386 services
  3. Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes (97112)376 services
  4. Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)117 services
  5. Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)20 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis71%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes23%
  • Anxiety20%

Practice locations

Addresses where Valerie S. Kerns is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Valerie S. Kerns as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bellefontaine Physical Therapy Ltd5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Bellefontaine

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bellefontaine, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bellefontaine Physical Therapy Ltd

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Clinician information

CredentialPT
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811901283
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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