Provider Profile
Kristen Thornton
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kristen Thornton
Kristen Thornton practices occupational therapist in private practice in Littleton, NC. Kristen is a 2021 graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine. Kristen is also listed as specializing in occupational therapist. Medicare claims data shows Kristen provided 3,411 services to 219 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518681675.
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
- (252) 319-5900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
206 N MOSBY AVE
Littleton, NC 27850
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
- Joint Hypermobility
- Long COVID
- Lymphedema
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Cognitive
- Executive dysfunction
Daily Function
- Loss of Independence with Daily Tasks
General wellness
- Chronic fatigue
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
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
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
- Executive Function Coaching
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
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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
3,411 services · 219 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
1,582 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
600 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97535 |
531 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
453 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for wheelchair, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97542 |
203 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 1 hour | Treatment | 97167 |
27 | More often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97166 |
15 | 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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 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 functional activities 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristen Thornton's specialty?
Kristen Thornton is an occupational therapist in private practice in Littleton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristen Thornton?
Kristen Thornton is listed at 206 N Mosby Ave, Littleton, NC 27850. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristen Thornton?
The number on file is (252) 319-5900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kristen Thornton?
Kristen Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1518681675. 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 Kristen Thornton's education?
Kristen Thornton attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kristen Thornton have?
Kristen Thornton has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristen Thornton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristen Thornton provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kristen Thornton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristen Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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