Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alejandro Cerna, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1164977419
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
227 N El Camino Real, Suite 100
Encinitas, CA 920242807
(619) 322-6920
Mailing address
3069 Brookpine CT
Spring Valley, CA 919781942

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2025
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #291928

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164977419. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,675
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$138,947
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 4,129 63 $31
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 263 24 $10
97016 Application of blood vessel compression device 227 14 $10
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 29 19 $59
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes 27 24 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Encinitas Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 464. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alejandro Cerna's medical specialty?
Dr. Alejandro Cerna practices Physical Therapist in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Alejandro Cerna practice?
Dr. Alejandro Cerna practices at 227 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 920242807. Office phone: 6193226920.
What is Dr. Alejandro Cerna's NPI?
Dr. Alejandro Cerna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164977419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alejandro Cerna accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro Cerna accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alejandro Cerna commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (HCPCS G0283); Application of blood vessel compression device (HCPCS 97016). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.