Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Wakamoto, M.P.T.
Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Cerritos, CA
- NPI 1487743688
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18331 Gridley RD, Suite C
Cerritos, CA 907035438
(563) 860-3662
fax (562) 860-4377 - Mailing address
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2921 Bostonian Dr
Los Alamitos, CA 907204444
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 12, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 225100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #17984
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487743688. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,786
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$83,398
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97112 |
Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | 1,716 | 53 | $30 | |
97140 |
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | 576 | 45 | $23 | |
97530 |
Therapy procedure using functional activities | 390 | 35 | $36 | |
97110 |
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | 78 | 13 | $26 | |
97162 |
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 15 | 15 | $111 | |
97161 |
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 11 | 11 | $111 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 502. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Wakamoto's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Wakamoto practices Physical Therapist in Cerritos, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Wakamoto practice?
Dr. Karen Wakamoto practices at 18331 Gridley RD, Cerritos, CA 907035438. Office phone: 5638603662.
What is Dr. Karen Wakamoto's NPI?
Dr. Karen Wakamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487743688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Wakamoto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Wakamoto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Wakamoto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.