Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carolyn Thorson, P.T.

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

  • NPI 1942494422
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18 Sunnydale Ln
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926885569
(949) 216-9300
fax (949) 216-9301

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #14945

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942494422. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,923
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$91,281
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97113 Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes 1,442 36 $28
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 1,385 35 $32
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 71 27 $67
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 25 25 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 647. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carolyn Thorson's medical specialty?
Dr. Carolyn Thorson practices Physical Therapist in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
Where does Dr. Carolyn Thorson practice?
Dr. Carolyn Thorson practices at 18 Sunnydale Ln, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926885569. Office phone: 9492169300.
What is Dr. Carolyn Thorson's NPI?
Dr. Carolyn Thorson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942494422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carolyn Thorson accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Carolyn Thorson does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Carolyn Thorson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises (HCPCS 97113); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97164). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.