Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carolyn Christenson, OTR

Occupational Therapist (CMS: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice) · Arcata, CA

  • NPI 1689657561
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1125 16Th St, Ste 212
Arcata, CA 955215585
(707) 822-7525
fax (707) 822-7539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 11, 2017
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #1163

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689657561. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,993
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$54,946
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 898 54 $22
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 718 63 $25
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 239 52 $38
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 72 30 $31
97166 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 45 minutes 44 44 $104
97168 Re-evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes 22 14 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 332. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carolyn Christenson's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Christenson practices Occupational Therapist in Arcata, CA.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Christenson practice?
Dr. Carolyn Christenson practices at 1125 16Th St, Arcata, CA 955215585. Office phone: 7078227525.
What is Dr. Carolyn Christenson's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Christenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689657561, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Christenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carolyn Christenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Christenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.