Cary Costa, D.P.T.
NPI 1952690901 · Orthopedic Physical Therapist · Lake Forest, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cary Costa, D.P.T. is a Orthopedic Physical Therapist provider in Lake Forest, CA (NPI 1952690901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952690901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopedic Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.T.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PT37671 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Physical Therapist225100000X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist2251C2600X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sports Physical Therapist2251S0007X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Ergonomics Physical Therapist2251E1200X
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Geriatric Physical Therapist2251G0304X
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
8,225 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 to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 5,763 | $28 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 1,713 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 536 | $30 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 142 | $109 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 71 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $21–$109 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-30
- Last updated
- 2016-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cary Costa's NPI number?
- Cary Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952690901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cary Costa's specialty?
- Cary Costa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Cary Costa located?
- Cary Costa's practice location on file with NPPES is 22821 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630-1606.
- What is Cary Costa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cary Costa is (949) 716-5050.
- Does Cary Costa accept Medicare?
- Cary Costa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cary Costa's NPI active?
- Yes — Cary Costa's NPI (1952690901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.