Lori Wheat, DOCTORATE OF PHYSICA
NPI 1730208570 · Physical Therapist · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lori Wheat, DOCTORATE OF PHYSICA is a Physical Therapist provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1730208570).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730208570
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DOCTORATE OF PHYSICA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01926 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,364 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 3,166 | $22 |
| Electrical Stimulation (unattended), to One Or More Areas for Indication(s) Other Than Wound Care, As Part of a Therapy Plan of CareG0283 | 603 | $8 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 269 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 178 | $20 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 63 | $93 |
| Application of Ultrasound, Each 15 Minutes97035 | 54 | $10 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-29
- Last updated
- 2020-06-17
- Certified
- 2020-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lori Wheat's NPI number?
- Lori Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730208570, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lori Wheat's specialty?
- Lori Wheat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Lori Wheat located?
- Lori Wheat's practice location on file with NPPES is 733 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-0039.
- What is Lori Wheat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lori Wheat is (318) 238-4480.
- Does Lori Wheat accept Medicare?
- Lori Wheat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lori Wheat's NPI active?
- Yes — Lori Wheat's NPI (1730208570) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.