Provider Profile
Karina L. Nichols
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Karina Nichols
Based in Torrance, CA, Karina L. Nichols is listed in the NPI registry under physical therapist in private practice. Karina is also listed as specializing in physical therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Karina cared for 93 Medicare patients across 314 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. NPI 1184461196 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (310) 316-8878
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3878 W CARSON ST STE 101
Torrance, CA 90503
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on therapies
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
314 services · 93 patients · 4 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 |
143 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
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 physical therapist in private practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapist in private practices in Torrance 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2024 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
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 kind of doctor is Karina L. Nichols?
Karina L. Nichols is a physical therapist in private practice in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Karina L. Nichols's address?
Karina L. Nichols is listed at 3878 W Carson St Ste 101, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karina L. Nichols?
The number on file is (310) 316-8878. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Karina L. Nichols's NPI number?
Karina L. Nichols's National Provider Identifier is 1184461196. 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
Where did Karina L. Nichols train?
Karina L. Nichols attended Other, graduating in 2024. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Karina L. Nichols been practicing?
Karina L. Nichols has 2 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2024, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karina L. Nichols perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karina L. Nichols provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Karina L. Nichols confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karina L. Nichols. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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