Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cary Costa, D.P.T.

Orthopedic Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Physical Therapist · Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist · Sports Physical Therapist · Ergonomics Physical Therapist · Geriatric Physical Therapist · Pediatric Physical Therapist · Hand Physical Therapist · Lake Forest, CA

  • NPI 1952690901
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
22821 Lake Forest Dr, Suite 115
Lake Forest, CA 926301606
(949) 716-5050
fax (949) 482-2122

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2251X0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PT37671

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952690901. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,783
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$220,105
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 4,108 158 $20
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 3,367 155 $29
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 534 26 $25
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 488 49 $9
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 161 134 $110
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 125 22 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Lake Forest Orthopedic Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 1,463. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cary Costa's medical specialty?
Dr. Cary Costa practices Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Lake Forest, CA.
Where does Dr. Cary Costa practice?
Dr. Cary Costa practices at 22821 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 926301606. Office phone: 9497165050.
What is Dr. Cary Costa's NPI?
Dr. Cary Costa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952690901, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cary Costa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cary Costa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cary Costa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.