Caroline Dessens, DPT
NPI 1407164866 · Physical Therapist · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Dessens, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1407164866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407164866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07953 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,599 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 1,363 | $19 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 1,161 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 996 | $30 |
| Application of Blood Vessel Compression Device97016 | 724 | $8 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 188 | $26 |
| Application of Electrical Stimulation With Therapist Present, Each 15 Minutes97032 | 75 | $10 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-09-20
- Last updated
- 2024-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Dessens's NPI number?
- Caroline Dessens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407164866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Dessens's specialty?
- Caroline Dessens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Caroline Dessens located?
- Caroline Dessens's practice location on file with NPPES is 5405 John Eskew Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303.
- What is Caroline Dessens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Dessens is (318) 704-2232.
- Does Caroline Dessens accept Medicare?
- Caroline Dessens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Dessens's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Dessens's NPI (1407164866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.