97116 is the CPT code for: Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes. In 2024, 12,009 providers billed 97116 4,365,251 times, with an estimated $74.4M paid by Medicare.
Medicare's 2026 Physician Fee Schedule national rate for 97116 is $29.06 in the office setting. National amounts before geographic adjustment — your locality's rate differs slightly.
What Medicare actually paid per service in 2024, on average: $17.04 (observed payment across all settings and modifiers — not a fee-schedule rate).
The top 5 billers nationally, ranked by 2024 Medicare service volume.
| # | Provider | Specialty | Location | Services | Est. Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Paulley | Physical Therapist in Private Practice | Jay, FL | 10,583 | $155K |
| 2 | Elizabeth Owens, DPT | Physical Therapist in Private Practice | Columbus, OH | 9,099 | $138K |
| 3 | Amy Simonetta | Physical Therapist in Private Practice | Jay, FL | 7,460 | $114K |
| 4 | Juan Nunez, P.T. | Physical Therapist in Private Practice | Palmetto Bay, FL | 7,289 | $113K |
| 5 | Silas Tucker, DPT | Physical Therapist in Private Practice | Pensacola, FL | 7,081 | $108K |
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