Provider Profile
Carolyn A. Christenson, OTR
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Carolyn Christenson
Carolyn A. Christenson, OTR practices occupational therapist in private practice in Arcata, CA. Carolyn is also listed as specializing in occupational therapist. Medicare claims data shows Carolyn provided 2,346 services to 265 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using functional activities. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689657561.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (707) 822-7525
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1125 16TH ST STE 212
Arcata, CA 95521
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Occupational Therapy generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Autism
- Hand injuries
- Stroke recovery
Brain and nerves
- Chemo Brain
- Concussion
- Muscle Stiffness and Spasticity
Chronic Conditions
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Cognitive
Daily Function
- Loss of Independence with Daily Tasks
General wellness
Hand and arm
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hand and finger fractures
- Jammed Finger
- Mallet Finger
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Torn Hand Tendon
Infant and pediatric
- Baby Flat Head
- Torticollis and Head Tilting
Mobility & Safety
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Limb Loss and Amputation
Nerve & Joint Pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Joint Contractures and Stiffness
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Neurological
- Alzheimer's disease
- Essential tremor
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric and sensory
- Frequent Meltdowns and Emotional Outbursts
- Sensory overload and sensory issues
- Toe Walking In Children
Pelvic health
Sensory & Development
- ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Clumsiness and Coordination Problems
- Developmental delay
- Difficulty Handwriting
- Down Syndrome
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Pregnancy back pain
Vision
- Low Vision and Daily Vision Problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Ergonomic assessment
- Fine motor skill rehab
- Hand therapy
Brain and nerves
- Concussion evaluation
- Interactive Metronome Therapy
Cognitive
Cognitive & Vision
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Low Vision Therapy
Daily Function
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Daily Living Skills Training
- Joint Protection Training
Everyday living
- Energy Conservation Training
- Sleep Routine and Sleep Hygiene Coaching
General OT
- Adult Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Aquatic Occupational Therapy
- Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Hand and arm
- Hand and Pinch Strengthening
- Joint Mobilization for Hand and Wrist
- Paraffin Wax Bath Treatment
- Therapeutic Ultrasound for Hand and Wrist
Home & Safety
- Bathroom Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Infant and pediatric
- Infant Tummy Time and Positioning Coaching
Mobility & Equipment
- Assistive Computer Technology Assessment
- Fall Prevention Training
- Safe Transfer Training
- Wheelchair Evaluation and Fitting
Pain management
- Dry Needling for Arm and Shoulder Pain
Pediatric & Sensory
- Feeding Therapy
- Handwriting Therapy
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- Sensory Diet Development
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Pediatric and sensory
- Self-Regulation and Calming Strategies
- Social Skills Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Listening Program
Pelvic health
Specialized Rehab
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Driver Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Mirror Therapy
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Prosthetic Training
Splints & Braces
- Custom Splint Making
- Splint Adjustment and Modification
Therapy & Rehab
- Kinesiology taping
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Scar Management and Desensitization
Vision and brain
- Visual Perceptual Training
Workplace Rehab
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Work Hardening Program
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,346 services · 265 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
1,057 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
1,032 | More than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
103 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97166 |
41 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Re-evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97168 |
24 | As often as other peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 1 hour | Treatment | 97167 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other occupational therapist in private practices in Arcata 1
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Carolyn A. Christenson's specialty?
Carolyn A. Christenson is an occupational therapist in private practice in Arcata, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Carolyn A. Christenson?
Carolyn A. Christenson is listed at 1125 16Th St Ste 212, Arcata, CA 95521. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Carolyn A. Christenson?
The number on file is (707) 822-7525. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carolyn A. Christenson?
Carolyn A. Christenson's National Provider Identifier is 1689657561. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Carolyn A. Christenson's education?
Carolyn A. Christenson attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carolyn A. Christenson have?
Carolyn A. Christenson has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Carolyn A. Christenson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Carolyn A. Christenson provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carolyn A. Christenson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carolyn A. Christenson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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