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- 72880 Fred Waring Dr Ste B7, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About Dr. Russo
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT, CSCS is a healthcare provider in Palm Desert, CA specializing in physical therapist — orthopedic. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 298 Medicare patients across 1,373 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 evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1659037950.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (760) 340-4050
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
72880 FRED WARING DR STE B7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapist — Orthopedic 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 pain
Elbow & wrist
Foot & ankle
Foot pain
Hand and wrist
Head & jaw
Hip & pelvis
Hip pain
Joint & bone
- Bone fracture recovery
- Hip Pain and Tightness
- Joint Hypermobility
- Muscle strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis and tendinopathy
- Torn meniscus
Knee pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Jumper's knee
Leg & foot
Muscle injuries
- Groin Strain
- Pulled Calf Muscle
Nerve pain
Shoulder & arm
- Bicep tendonitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder Pain
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Shoulder pain
Spine
Spine & back
Spine & neck
Spine & nerve
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
- Virtual physical therapy
Flexibility
Foot & ankle therapy
- Ankle rehab
Hands-on therapy
Head & jaw
- TMJ therapy
Home exercise
- Foam rolling instruction
Injury rehab
- Post-fracture rehab
Joint replacement
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement Rehab
- Shoulder replacement rehab
Mobility
Mobility & balance
- Balance Training
- Gait Training
- Passive range of motion
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Modalities
Movement assessment
Orthotics
- Custom orthotics fitting
- Knee Brace Fitting
Pain relief
- Cold laser therapy
- E-Stim Therapy
- Ice and heat therapy
- Iontophoresis
- Paraffin wax therapy
Physical therapy
- Hand therapy exercises
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
Prevention & wellness
Recovery
Regenerative therapy
Rehabilitation
- Meniscus rehab
- Spine surgery rehab
- Work Hardening Program
Shoulder & arm therapy
- Rotator Cuff Rehab
- Shoulder impingement rehab
Soft tissue therapy
Specialized therapy
Spine & nerve
- Nerve flossing
Spine care
Spine therapy
- Core strengthening
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Posture training
- Spinal decompression
Strength & conditioning
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Eccentric tendon training
Supportive therapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,373 services · 298 patients · 3 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 |
691 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
630 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
52 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist — Orthopedic |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 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 is Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT's specialty?
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT is a physical therapist in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physical Therapist — Orthopedic”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT?
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT is listed at 72880 Fred Waring Dr Ste B7, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT?
The number on file is (760) 340-4050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT's NPI number?
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT's National Provider Identifier is 1659037950. 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 Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT's education?
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT been practicing?
Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT 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 Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicholas Russo, PT, DPT. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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