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LORI L. WHEAT, PT, OCS, INC.
NPI 1780908681
Specialist in Natchitoches, LA

Active since March 22, 2010
138 E 5TH ST, NATCHITOCHES, LA 71457(318) 352-4477(318) 352-4470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LORI L. WHEAT, PT, OCS, INC. (NPI 1780908681) is a healthcare organization registered as a specialist in Natchitoches, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. The organization lists Lori L. Wheat, President/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780908681
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Legal Business NameLORI L. WHEAT, PT, OCS, INC.
Location Address138 E 5TH STNatchitoches, LA 71457-5725
Mailing Address138 E 5th StNatchitoches, LA 71457-5725 · (318) 352-4477 · Fax (318) 352-4470
Phone(318) 352-4477
Fax(318) 352-4470
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLori L. WheatPresident/owner · (318) 471-4446
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2010
✔ NPI 1780908681 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 01926
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
138 E 5TH ST, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Karen Vandersypen
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1144349309
733 KEYSER AVE STE 100
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 214-4296
0.4 mi
Lori Wheat, DOCTORATE OF PHYSICA
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1730208570
733 KEYSER AVE STE 100
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-4480
✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Scott Kelley, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1518197797
3848A INDEPENDENCE DR
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 243-3688
✔ Accepts Medicare47 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. is 1780908681. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2010.

Where is Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. located?

Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. is located at 138 E 5th St, Natchitoches, LA 71457. The listed phone number is (318) 352-4477.

What is Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Physical Therapist in Private Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lori L. Wheat, Pt, Ocs, Inc. was last updated on March 22, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.