Carolyn Christenson, OTR
NPI 1689657561 · Occupational Therapist · Arcata, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Christenson, OTR is a Occupational Therapist provider in Arcata, CA (NPI 1689657561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689657561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- OTR
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 1163 (CA)
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
20 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
2,346 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 Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 1,057 | $25 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 1,032 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 103 | $35 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 50 | $30 |
| Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 45 Minutes97166 | 41 | $104 |
| Training for Self-Care Or Home Management, Each 15 Minutes97535 | 28 | $30 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-23
- Last updated
- 2017-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Christenson's NPI number?
- Carolyn Christenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689657561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Christenson's specialty?
- Carolyn Christenson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Carolyn Christenson located?
- Carolyn Christenson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1125 16th St, Arcata, CA 95521-5585.
- What is Carolyn Christenson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Christenson is (707) 822-7525.
- Does Carolyn Christenson accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Christenson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Christenson's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Christenson's NPI (1689657561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.