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- 9077 S Federal Hwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
About Chris Tallbacka
Chris A. Tallbacka, OT is an occupational therapist practicing in Port Saint Lucie, FL. According to Medicare claims data, Chris cared for 362 Medicare patients across 1,320 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, application of whirlpool therapy, and evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1891074050.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (772) 335-4770
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
9077 S FEDERAL HWY
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Occupational Therapy generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Brain and nerves
Chronic Conditions
Chronic pain
Cognitive
Daily Function
General wellness
Hand and arm
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hand and finger fractures
- Jammed Finger
- Mallet Finger
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Torn Hand Tendon
Infant and pediatric
Mobility & Safety
Nerve & Joint Pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Joint Contractures and Stiffness
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Neurological
- Alzheimer's disease
- Essential tremor
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric and sensory
- Frequent Meltdowns and Emotional Outbursts
- Sensory overload and sensory issues
- Toe Walking In Children
Pelvic health
Sensory & Development
- ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Clumsiness and Coordination Problems
- Developmental delay
- Difficulty Handwriting
- Down Syndrome
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Pregnancy back pain
Vision
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Brain and nerves
Cognitive
Cognitive & Vision
Daily Function
Everyday living
General OT
Hand and arm
- Hand and Pinch Strengthening
- Joint Mobilization for Hand and Wrist
- Paraffin Wax Bath Treatment
- Therapeutic Ultrasound for Hand and Wrist
Home & Safety
Infant and pediatric
Mobility & Equipment
- Assistive Computer Technology Assessment
- Fall Prevention Training
- Safe Transfer Training
- Wheelchair Evaluation and Fitting
Pain management
Pediatric & Sensory
- Feeding Therapy
- Handwriting Therapy
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- Sensory Diet Development
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Pediatric and sensory
Pelvic health
Specialized Rehab
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Driver Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Mirror Therapy
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Prosthetic Training
Splints & Braces
Therapy & Rehab
- Kinesiology taping
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Scar Management and Desensitization
Vision and brain
Workplace Rehab
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,320 services · 362 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of nonmoveable finger splint | Procedure | 29130 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
897 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | Treatment | 97022 |
158 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97165 |
133 | More than most peers in Occupational Therapist |
| Therapy procedure in a group setting | Treatment | 97150 |
103 | As often as other peers in Occupational Therapist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other occupational therapists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other occupational therapists in Port Saint Lucie 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Chris A. Tallbacka?
Chris A. Tallbacka is an occupational therapist in Port Saint Lucie, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Chris A. Tallbacka's address?
Chris A. Tallbacka is listed at 9077 S Federal Hwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Chris A. Tallbacka?
The number on file is (772) 335-4770. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Chris A. Tallbacka's NPI number?
Chris A. Tallbacka's National Provider Identifier is 1891074050. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Chris A. Tallbacka train?
Chris A. Tallbacka attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Chris A. Tallbacka been practicing?
Chris A. Tallbacka has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Chris A. Tallbacka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Chris A. Tallbacka performs procedures including application of nonmoveable finger splint; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and application of whirlpool therapy. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Chris A. Tallbacka confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chris A. Tallbacka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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