Ava Rae Smith , OT
Occupational Therapist • Hickory, NC
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Ava Smith, OT is a certified Occupational Therapist practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 3 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2023, Ava Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR.
Ava Smith is affiliated with Emergeortho Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each, application of whirlpool therapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 286028809
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2023
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Occupational Therapist in Hickory, NC
Practicing in Hickory, NC (4658 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
97530
Therapy procedure using functional activities
|
429 | 37 | $90.87 | $28.94 |
|
97110
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
|
233 | 52 | $72.46 | $21.32 |
|
97022
Application of whirlpool therapy
|
56 | 20 | $41.91 | $10.79 |
|
97140
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
|
45 | 19 | $66.72 | $19.88 |
|
97165
Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes
|
42 | 40 | $248.19 | $95.53 |
|
97535
Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes
|
40 | 37 | $80.49 | $23.01 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-11-20NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225X00000X
An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Emergeortho Pa
2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 286028809
Phone: 8283242800
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR, HICKORY, NC 286028809 (Tel: 8283242800)
Registered at PO BOX 5105, BELFAST, ME 049155100
Recorded as AVA SMITH, OT
Occupational Therapist (License #16377 in NC)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 5105
Belfast, ME 049155100
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