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- 8397 Highway 23, Suite 101, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
About Dr. Vangerwen
Listed in the NPI registry as a physical therapist, Derek J. Vangerwen, DPT practices in Belle Chasse, LA. According to Medicare claims data, Derek cared for 440 Medicare patients across 3,471 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using functional activities. NPI 1386984094 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (504) 398-2004
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8397 HIGHWAY 23 SUITE 101
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Equipment & devices
- Shockwave Therapy
- Back And Neck Traction
- Cold laser therapy
- E-Stim Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
Hands-on therapies
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
- Ergonomic assessment
- Posture Correction Therapy
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,471 services · 440 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
889 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
806 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
803 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
729 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97116 |
93 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Application of blood vessel compression device | Treatment | 97016 |
69 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
47 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
35 | As often as other peers in Physical 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 physical therapists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other physical therapists in Belle Chasse 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Derek J. Vangerwen specialize in?
Derek J. Vangerwen is a physical therapist in Belle Chasse, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Derek J. Vangerwen located?
Derek J. Vangerwen is listed at 8397 Highway 23 Suite 101, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Derek J. Vangerwen's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 398-2004. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Derek J. Vangerwen's NPI number?
Derek J. Vangerwen's National Provider Identifier is 1386984094. 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 Derek J. Vangerwen train?
Derek J. Vangerwen attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Derek J. Vangerwen been practicing?
Derek J. Vangerwen has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Derek J. Vangerwen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Derek J. Vangerwen provides treatments such as therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Derek J. Vangerwen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Derek J. Vangerwen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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