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Based on public Medicaid payment data.

Average Medicaid Physical Therapy Payments in Ames, IA: $29.41

Avg. Paid

$29.41

Range

$12.41 – $63.52

Total Claims

21,463

Providers

30

Typical Payment Range

Typical Medicaid Physical Therapy payments fall between $19.59 and $59.02 per claim (median: $32.75). The top 10% of payments exceed $86.40.

Based on per-provider averages across all Medicaid claims in this category.

Physical therapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness, or disability. Includes exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.

Understanding these costs

The amounts shown are Medicaid reimbursement rates — what state Medicaid programs paid providers per claim. Medicaid typically pays well below private insurance rates and out-of-pocket prices. Use this data to compare relative costs between providers, not as a price estimate for privately insured or self-pay patients.

Providers Offering Physical Therapy in Ames, IA

Provider Avg. Paid Claims Patients
Rachael Jamison

4700 Mortensen Rd Ste 101

 $24.96 4,516 1,995
Paul C Brott

3600 Lincoln Way

 $15.97 3,304 1,399
Brandon R. Mcnew

1215 Duff Avenue

 $49.86 2,277 630
Caryn King

3600 Lincoln Way

 $13.84 2,078 849
Dory Moon

3600 Lincoln Way

 $17.28 1,639 786
Therese G. Halbur

3211 Kingman Rd

 $50.44 1,391 331
Taylor A. Drake

1215 Duff Avenue

 $56.24 966 330
Rachel Rumelhart

4700 Mortensen Rd Ste 101

 $28.35 917 462
Shelby Randolph

3600 Lincoln Way

 $37.01 558 200
Kayla M Roof

3815 Stange Rd

 $17.40 445 137
Robert Swartz

3600 Lincoln Way

 $18.31 405 146
Brian Eben Salton

3600 Lincoln Way

 $15.54 395 126
Jacob Kolker

1215 Duff Ave

 $59.27 374 90
John Joseph Paschen

1215 Duff Ave

 $57.30 342 99
Kora Skarshaug

4700 Mortensen Rd Ste 101

 $18.86 235 76
Kylie Smerchek

4700 Mortensen Rd Ste 101

 $22.31 229 80
Dana Lea Hartwigsen

1215 Duff Avenue

 $63.52 196 61
Christopher Aaron Etscheidt

1215 Duff Ave

 $51.44 194 70
Jessica Curry

4700 Mortensen Rd Ste 101

 $30.33 170 72
Ryan Meis

3600 Lincoln Way

 $16.94 163 50
Haley Morgan Austin

1315 S Bell Ave

 $46.14 161 42
Caitlyn Ackerman

2707 Stange Rd

 $20.94 121 38
Corrine K. Patten

1215 Duff Ave,

 $37.84 68 12
Sheila Rae Baker

1215 Duff Ave

 $58.45 68 25
Greg Salvo

3600 Lincoln Way

 $20.61 67 24
Shannon L Skartvedt

3600 Lincoln Way

 $12.41 65 25
Susan Barry

1215 Duff Ave

 $17.53 39 24
Jennifer Lynn Oetker

214 Main St Ste 101

 $20.94 30 12
Amy Johnson

1215 Duff Ave

 $17.50 27 12
Tanya Lynn Main

1215 Duff Ave

 $23.34 23 12

What to Expect: Physical Therapy

Physical therapy sessions typically last 30-60 minutes. Your first visit includes an evaluation where the therapist assesses your condition and creates a treatment plan. Sessions may include stretching, strengthening exercises, manual therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or heat/ice therapy. Most treatment plans involve 2-3 sessions per week for several weeks.

Cost Components

National average Medicaid payment per billing code. Individual rates vary by provider and state.

Code Description Avg. Paid Claims Providers
97110 Therapeutic exercises $36.58 135,669,845 56,453
97530 Therapeutic activities $49.28 126,200,638 53,019
97140 Manual therapy techniques $19.55 45,357,985 26,587
97112 Neuromuscular reeducation $24.45 37,646,570 25,985
97535 Self-care training $72.94 21,914,840 7,790
97150 Group therapeutic procedure $58.98 10,916,093 6,468
97116 Gait training therapy $19.91 6,172,658 3,724
97161 PT eval low complexity $54.82 4,464,808 8,341
97162 PT eval moderate complexity $53.65 3,173,942 6,316
97124 Therapeutic massage $51.08 3,114,141 1,206
97113 Aquatic therapy $62.25 1,126,860 1,234
97165 OT eval low complexity $55.88 940,983 2,183
97164 PT re-evaluation $38.89 790,759 2,769
97163 PT eval high complexity $54.70 754,018 1,953
97166 OT eval moderate complexity $65.44 617,431 1,845
97167 OT eval high complexity $71.77 327,373 822
97168 OT re-evaluation $64.00 279,352 1,132
97542 Wheelchair training $30.27 252,292 394

These are national Medicaid averages for each billing code. Actual amounts vary by state, provider, and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physical Therapy cost in Ames, IA?

Based on public Medicaid payment data, the average Medicaid reimbursement for Physical Therapy in Ames, IA is $29.41 per claim, based on 21,463 claims from 30 providers. Typical payments fall between $19.59 and $59.02. Note: Medicaid rates are typically much lower than private insurance or self-pay prices.

How many providers offer Physical Therapy in Ames, IA?

There are 30 Medicaid providers offering Physical Therapy related services in Ames, IA according to public payment data.

What is the price range for Physical Therapy in Ames, IA?

Medicaid reimbursement for Physical Therapy in Ames, IA ranges from $12.41 to $63.52 per claim, with an average of $29.41. Private insurance and self-pay costs are typically higher than these Medicaid rates.

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New York, NY

Avg $39.29

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Louisville, KY

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Miami, FL

Avg $41.78

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Bronx, NY

Avg $33.00

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Indianapolis, IN

Avg $33.23

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Las Vegas, NV

Avg $41.92

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Other Procedures in Ames, IA

Office Visit

Avg $34.86

215,057 claims

Blood Work & Lab Tests

Avg $2.06

126,888 claims

Psychiatric Evaluation

Avg $74.22

126,852 claims

Emergency Room Visit

Avg $119.72

90,245 claims

Dental Cleaning & Exam

Avg $24.71

64,870 claims

Vaccines & Immunizations

Avg $19.28

52,632 claims

X-Ray

Avg $13.86

47,793 claims

Chiropractic Care

Avg $22.53

44,301 claims