Provider Profile
Kristy R. Kerkela, P.T.
Unclaimed ProfileAt a glance
- 820 Carp River Ln, Suite 2, Ishpeming, MI 49849
About Kristy Kerkela
Based in Ishpeming, MI, Kristy R. Kerkela, P.T. is listed in the NPI registry under physical therapist in private practice. Kristy is also listed as specializing in physical therapist. Medicare claims data shows Kristy provided 2,026 services to 171 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 to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using functional activities. NPI 1770679011 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
- (906) 204-7400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
820 CARP RIVER LN SUITE 2
Ishpeming, MI 49849
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
2,026 services · 171 patients · 6 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 |
1,172 | 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 |
515 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
210 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
102 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97163 |
12 | 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 7
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapist in private practices in Ishpeming 1
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 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 MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristy R. Kerkela's specialty?
Kristy R. Kerkela is a physical therapist in private practice in Ishpeming, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristy R. Kerkela?
Kristy R. Kerkela is listed at 820 Carp River Ln Suite 2, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristy R. Kerkela?
The number on file is (906) 204-7400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kristy R. Kerkela?
Kristy R. Kerkela's National Provider Identifier is 1770679011. 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 Kristy R. Kerkela's education?
Kristy R. Kerkela attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kristy R. Kerkela have?
Kristy R. Kerkela has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristy R. Kerkela known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristy R. Kerkela 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
Is Kristy R. Kerkela's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristy R. Kerkela. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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