Provider Profile
Kristine Altena, PT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Kristine Altena
Kristine Altena, PT is a healthcare provider in Little River, SC specializing in physical therapist in private practice. Kristine is also listed as specializing in physical therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Kristine cared for 891 Medicare patients across 7,866 services. 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 therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1952657728.
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
- (843) 249-5616
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4237 RIVER HILLS DR SUITE 120
Little River, SC 29566
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
- Degenerative disc disease
- Hunchback Deformity
- Spondylolisthesis
Balance & head
Circulation
- Lymphedema Swelling
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
- Wrist sprain
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
- Bursitis
- Hypermobility Syndrome
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
- Bell's palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis Mobility Issues
- Parkinson's Mobility Difficulties
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- ACL rehab
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
Aquatic Therapy
- Aquatic Joint Decompression
Assessments
- Functional movement screen
Back & Spine
- Spinal Decompression Therapy
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
- Flexibility And Mobility Training
Foot & Ankle
- Custom orthotics fitting
General Therapy
- Home Physical Therapy
Hands-on therapies
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Postpartum Physical Therapy
- Prenatal Physical Therapy
Post-op care
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement Rehab
- Rotator Cuff Rehab
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
- Return to sport testing
Support & stabilization
- Crutch And Walker Training
- Kinesio Taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,866 services · 891 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
3,601 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
2,296 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
898 | More 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 |
849 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97116 |
81 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97163 |
78 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
63 | More 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapist in private practices in Little River 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using functional activities 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Kristine Altena specialize in?
Kristine Altena is a physical therapist in private practice in Little River, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Kristine Altena located?
Kristine Altena is listed at 4237 River Hills Dr Suite 120, Little River, SC 29566. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Kristine Altena's phone number?
The number on file is (843) 249-5616. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristine Altena's NPI number?
Kristine Altena's National Provider Identifier is 1952657728. 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 Kristine Altena train?
Kristine Altena attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristine Altena been practicing?
Kristine Altena has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Kristine Altena do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristine Altena 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
Has Kristine Altena confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristine Altena. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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